Minutes of the Board of Regents of Stephen F. Austin State University. 1995, Volume No. 136

Stephen F. Austin
State University
Minutes of the
Board of Regents
Nacogdoches, Texas
April 29,1995
Volume 136
TABLE OF CONTENTS
95-59 Approval of January 25,1995 and March 10,1995 Minutes f
95-60 Election of Board Officers i
95-61 Election of General Counsel !!!!!!!!!!!! 1
95-62 Election of President !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 1
95-63 Faculty and Staff Appointments for Spring 1995, Applied"studies and
Education j
95-64 Faculty and Staff Appointments for Spifai'ii&5"iiiAviSty'/&9faZZZZ 2
95-65 Faculty and Staff Appointments for Fall 1995 , 2
95-66 Changes of Status I!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 3
95-67 Promotions 4
95-68 Tenure !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" 5
95-69 Regents Professorships for 1995-96 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 5
95-70 Faculty Development Leaves 5
95-71 Retirement 5
95-72 Faculty Workload Report ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ". 5
95-73 Approval of General Bulletin !!!!!!!!!!!!!! 5
95-74 Approval of ROTC Scholarships !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 6
95-75 Selection of Bond Counsel I!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 6
95-76 Selection of Construction Project Manager 6
95-77 Proposed Bond Sale HEAF Funds I!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 6
95-78 Proposed Bond Sale Auxiliary Bonds 6
95-79 Budget Changes Less Than $50,000 ' 6
95-80 Summer Budget !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 6
95-81 Revised Policy on Food and Beverage Purchases"!.!!!!!!.."!!."!!!!!!!!!!]. 6
95-82 Food Service Contract with ARAMARK !..!.!!.!.!!!!..!!!!!.!!! 6
95-83 Room and Apartment Rates !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 6
95-84 Approval of Music Building Design !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 7
95-85 Americans with Disabilities Act Self Study and Transition Plan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 7
Reports
A. Purchase of SFA Theater
B. Chair, Faculty Senate
C. President, Student Government Association
D. Dr. Tom Franks- Report on Restructured Teacher Certification Program
E. President
Appendix No. 1 - Possible Bond Projects for 1995-96 Fiscal Year
Appendix No. 2 - Schedule of Transfers
Appendix No. 3 - Revised Policy on Food and Beverage Purchases
Appendix No. 4 - Room and Board Rates for 1995-96
Appendix No. 5 - ADA Self Study Summary Report, Revised January 1995
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS
STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS
April 29,1995
The meeting was called to order at 9:15 a.m. by Chair Sissy Austin. Board members present:
Ron Adkison, Sissy Austin, Dionne Bagsby, R. A. Brookshire, Pattye Greer, Jimmy Murphy
Retta Kelley, Lynn Montes, Murray Shaw.
Administration present: Dan Angel, Janelle Ashley, Baker Pattillo, Charles Hardy, Yvette
Clark.
Chair Sissy Austin declared the meeting in Executive Sessions from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. and
from 11:45 a,m. to 12:30 p.m.
95-59
Upon motion of Regent Montes, seconded by Regent Shaw with all members voting aye, it
was ordered that the minutes of January 25,1995 and March 19,1995 be approved.
95-60
Upon recommendations by the Board Nominating Committee and a motion of Regent Bagsby,
seconded by Regent Brookshire with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the Board
Chair be Ron Adkison; Vice Chair be Murray Shaw; and Secretary be Jimmy Murphy.
96-61
Upon motion of Regent Brookshire, seconded by Regent Bagsby with all members voting aye,
it was ordered that Yvette Clark be appointed General Counsel of Stephen F. Austin State
University at an annual salary of $72,500 per year.
95-62
Upon motion of Regent Austin, seconded by Regent Kelley with all members voting aye, it
was ordered that Dan Angel continue as President of Stephen F. Austin State University at a
salary of $130,000 per year.
95-63
Upon motion of Regent Shaw, seconded by Regent Montes with all members voting aye, it
was ordered that the following Faculty and Staff Appointments for Spring 1995 be approved:
1. Applied Studies and Education
Dr. Duke Brannen
Dr. Duke Brannen
Dr. James Bowman
Dr. Bob Browning
Dr. Carey Crocker
Dr. Ralph Eddins
Dr.DaleHearell
Dr. William Heeney
Dr. Bennat Mullen
Dr. LaRell Nielson
Dr. Doug Prewitt
Mr. Jesse Richardson
Dr. Jose Rodriguez
Mr. Terry Spurlock
95-64
Upon motion of Regent Murphy, seconded by Regent Montes with all members voting aye, it
was ordered that the following Faculty and Staff Appointments for Spring 1995 be approved:
2. University Affairs
Mr. Rick Rhodes, Assistant Coach and Instructor of Kinesiology, at a salary of $35,000
for 10.5 months, effective February 10,1995.
95-65
Upon motion of Regent Murphy, seconded by Regent Montes with all members voting aye, it
was ordered that the following Faculty and Staff Appointments for Fall 1995 be approved:
1. Administrative Services
Dr. Florence Elliott-Howard, Assistant Professor, J.D. (South Texas College of Law), at a
salary of $30,000 for 100% time for nine months, effective fall semester, 1995.
2. Counseling and Special Educational Programs
Dr. Jean E. Griffin, Assistant Professor, Ed.D. (University of Nevada, Reno), at a salary of
$32,000 for 100% time for nine months, effective fall semester, 1995.
3. Library - Academic Assistance & Resource Center
Dr. Troy D. Davis, Assistant Director of AARC, Ph.D. (Marquette University), at a salary of
$24,000 for 100 % time for 10 1/2 months, effective fall semester, 1995.
95-66
Upon motion of Regent Bagsby, seconded by Regent Shaw with all members voting aye, it
was ordered that the following Changes of Status be approved:
1. Counseling and Special Educational Programs
Ms. Debra W. Bankston, Lecturer, an additional $1,500 for teaching an overload course for
the spring semester, 1995.
Dr. James Hardy, Adjunct Faculty, an additional $2,000 for teaching an overload course for
the spring semester, 1995.
Dr. Glen L. McCuller, Assistant Professor, an additional $2,000 for teaching an overload
course for the spring semester, 1995.
2. Elementary Education
Dr. Linda Ellis, Assistant Professor, an additional $2,000 for teaching an overload course for
the spring semester, 1995.
Dr. Janice Pattillo, Professor, an additional $1,500 for teaching an overload course for the
spring semester, 1995.
3. Modern Languages
Dr. Ann Doyle-Anderson, Associate Professor and Chair, an additional $931 for teaching an
overload course for the spring semester, 1995, due to illness of faculty member.
Ms. Amy Carbajal, Adjunct Faculty, an additional $931 for teaching an overload course for the
spring semester, 1995, due to illness of faculty member.
Dr. Pedro Escamilla, Assistant Professor, an additional $931 for teaching an overload course
for the spring semester, 1995, due to illness of faculty member.
Dr. Moses Panford, Assistant Professor, an additional $931 for teaching an overload course
for the spring semester, 1995, due to illness of faculty member.
4. Political Science/Geography
Ms. Mary Cams, Associate Professor, an additional $1,500 for teaching an overload course
for the spring semester, 1995.
Dr. Stephen Smith, Associate Professor, an additional $1,500 for teaching an overload course
for the spring semester, 1995.
5. Secondary Education
Dr. Duke Brannen, Professor, an additional $1,000 for supervising one section of student
teachers for the spring semester, 1995.
95-67
Upon motion of Regent Montes, seconded by Regent Murphy with all members voting aye, it
was ordered that the following Promotions be approved:
To Assistant Professor:
Dr. Lisa Mize
Ms. Sally Swearingen
To Associate Professor:
Dr. Marsha Bayless
Dr. Alicia Gresham
Dr. Melanie Jephson
Dr. Marie Saracino
Dr. Susan Baker
Ms. Jill Carrington*
Dr. John Goodall
To Professor:
Dr. Warren Fisher
Dr. Larry Watts
Dr. David Miller
Mr. Peter Lisieski
Dr. Terry Box
Dr. Leon Schultz
Dr. Joseph Devine
Dr. Bonnie Todd
To Librarian IV:
Ms. Sue Ann Muckleroy
To Emeritus:
Dr. Jerry Irons
Dr. Odis Rhodes
Dr. Frank Smith
Dr. Richard Voigtel
Dr. Beverly Young
Dr. Macra Brunson
Human Sciences
Human Sciences
Administrative Services
Management/Marketing
Counseling/Special Education
Human Sciences
Art
Art
Music
Management/Marketing
Management/Marketing
Agriculture
Art
English
English
History
Modern Languages
Library
Professor Emeritus
Professor Emeritus
Professor Emeritus
Professor Emeritus
Professor Emerita
Assistant Professor Emerita
* Contingent upon completion of doctorate by August 31,1995.
95-68
Upon motion of Regent Austin, seconded by Regent Shaw with all members voting aye, it was
ordered that academic tenure be awarded to the following individuals, effective September 1,
Dr. Jean Y. Parker Communication
Ms. Linda Morales Social Work
Dr. Donna Corbin Accounting
Dr. Christine Irvine Administrative Services
Dr. Alicia Gresham Management/Marketing
Dr. Melanie Jephson Counseling/Special Education
Dr. Leah Smith Elementary Education
Dr. Marie Saracino Human Services
Dr. Susan Baker Art
Ms. Jill Carrington* Art
Dr. Gary Kronrad Forestry
Dr. Gary Ford Psychology
Dr. Robert Feistel Mathematics
* Contingent upon completion of doctorate by August 31,1995.
95-69
Upon motion of Regent Murphy, seconded by Regent Shaw with all members voting aye, it was
ordered that the following be awarded Regents Professorships for the academic year 1995-96.
Dr. James C. Kroll
Dr. Donnya Stephens
95-70
Upon motion of Regent Montes, seconded by Regent Bagsby with all members voting aye, it
was ordered that the faculty members listed below be awarded Faculty Development Leaves for
the semesters) indicated.
Spring 1996:
Dr. Sylvia McGrath History
Dr. Sammie Smith Accounting
95-71
Upon motion of Regent Shaw, seconded by Regent Montes with all members voting aye, it
was ordered that the following retirements be accepted.
1. Biology
Dr. Charles Fisher, Professor, effective August 31, 1995.
Dr. Homer T. Russell, Professor, effective May 12, 1995.
95-72
Upon motion of Regent Shaw, seconded by Regent Greer with all members voting aye, it was ordered
that the faculty workload report for the spring semester, 1995 be approved as submitted at the meeting.
95-73
Upon motion of Regent Austin, seconded by Regent Montes with all members voting aye, it
was ordered that the 1995-96 General Bulletin be accepted
95-74
Upon motion of Regent Shaw, seconded by Regent Monies with all members voting aye it
was ordered that four Military-Merit scholarships per year (up to a cumulative maximum of 16
in any given year) be approved effective fall semester 1995.
95-75
Upon motion of Regent Montes, seconded by Regent Austin with all members voting aye it
was ordered that the law firms of Fulbright and Jaworski (75%) and Wickliff and Hall (25%)
je appointed as bond co-counsel for the period beginning May 1,1995, through August 31,
955-766
Upon motion of Regent Austin, seconded by Regent Shaw with all members voting aye, it was
ordered that the firm of J. E. Kingham Construction be selected to provide construction project
management services for the Music Building project at a base cost not to exceed $270,000
Other firms which bid were Heery International Inc., ICM Inc., and 3D International.
95-77
Upon motion of Regent Montes, seconded by Regent Austin with all members voting aye, it
was ordered that the administration be authorized to develop a HEAF bond proposal issue in an
amount not to exceed $11 million for the projects listed in Appendix No. 1. These bonds will
have a maturity no longer than ten years, as required by current law.
95-78
Upon motion of Regent Austin, seconded by Regent Shaw with all members voting aye, it was
ordered that the administration be authorized to develop an Auxiliary bond proposal issue in the
amount of $3.5 million for the projects listed in Appendix No. 1.
95-79
Upon motion of Regent Bagsby, seconded by Regent Montes with all members voting aye it
was ordered that the summary of budget changes in amounts of $50,000 or less be approved as
presented in Appendix No. 2.
95-80
Upon motion of Regent Shaw, seconded by Regent Austin with all members voting aye it was
ordered that the current budget for summer school 1995 be increased by $300,000. The source
of lunds for this increase will be unallocated E & G income and/or salary savings.
95-81
Upon motion of Regent Austin, seconded by Regent Greer with all members voting aye it was
ordered that the revised policy regarding the purchase of food and beverages be approved as
submitted at the meeting. See Appendix No. 3.
95-82
Upon motion of Regent Austin, seconded by Regent Murphy with all members voting aye it
was ordered that the current ARAMARK contract be continued for FY 1995-96 with a 2 5%
increase and that the President be authorized to sign the contract addendum.
95-83
Upon motion of Regent Murphy, seconded by Regent Austin with all members voting aye it
was ordered that the room and apartment rates for FY 1995-96 by approved as presented in
Appendix No. 4.
95-84
Upon motion of Regent Montes, seconded by Regent Austin with all members voting aye, it
was ordered that the plans for the renovation and new construction for the Music Building be
approved as presented.
95-85
Upon motion of Regent Austin, seconded by Regent Shaw with all members voting aye, it was
ordered that the Self Study Summary Report and the Transition Plan, revised in January, 1995,
be approved as presented in Appendix No. 5.
Reports:
A. Purchase of SFA Theater - Mr. Charles Hardy reported that SCR25 has passed into
law, and that SFA will soon own the theater.
B. Chair, Faculty Senate - Dr. Pat Barton
Dr. Barton distributed a report from the Faculty Senate. In response to faculty
concerns regarding disposition of the faculty-staff insurance refund reserve fund, a
Board Committee was named to examine this issue and report back to the Board
Committee members are: Chair Jimmy Murphy, Dionne Bagsby, R. A Brookshire and
Murray Shaw.
C. President, Student Government Association - Mr. Jared Wylie
Mr. Wylie reported on SGA activities and introduced the officers for 95-96. The
President will be Mr. Erik Gobel and the Vice President will be Mr. Justin Darland.
D. Dr. Tom Franks reported on Restructured Teacher Certification Program.
E. President - Dr. Dan Angel reported that state funding for higher education is still
unclear. The Legislative session is scheduled to end on May 29.
Sheeti Appendix No. 1
Page 1
Appendix No. 2
Appendix No. 3
Food Purchases Index C-13
Original Implementation: April 13, 1988 Page 1 of 2
Last Revision: April 29, 1995
With the exception of food supplies purchased for travel, educational research or laboratory
purposes, the only funds which may be expended for food and/or beverage shall be from Auxiliary,
Designated, or Current Restricted Accounts.
1. rWxiikfcfy-^ds-^^
determines and certifiesr-feae-Qtidi purchase son/ea Expenditure of these funds for such
puiposes must serve a legitimate public purpose md or furthers the educational function of
the University.
2r. Designated funds may bo used if provisions of the account include an
2. Current Restricted funds may be used when the restrictions of the account include an
authorization to purchase these items.
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of die function and how it qualifies as a legitimate public purpose that furthers the educational
fe^i^-f>€4be^ra¥e^^^
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for visaing leetoer, visising high school coaftaeloro, etc. The^Authority for Focxl/Bevefege
Purchase" fonn mast bo completed and routed according to instructions on die bottom of the fonth
The Purchase Requisition/Payment Voucher must indicate the time and place of the function and
must identify the direct beneficiaries of the function and must be approved by appropriate
administrative personnel. Purchase of alcoholic beverages must be approved in advance bv the
appropriate vice president. The following statement must be typed on the Purchase
Requisition/Payment Voucher and must be certified as true and correct bv the account manager.
"I hereby certify under penalty of law that the expenditure of funds for the
purchase of food and beverage is necessary for the completion of the functions
of this department, qualifies as a legitimate public purpose, or that the educational
function of this University is well served thereby."
University State funds and funds under the control of the Intercollegiate Athletic Office may not be
used to purchase alcoholic beverages.
Source of Authority: Board of Regents, President
Cross Reference: General Appropriations Act. 73rd Legislature
Contact for Revision: President
Forms: Authority for Focd'Bovenigo Purchase (available in University Printing Sendees)
None
Appendix No. 4
STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
ROOM & BOARD RATES FOR 1995-1996
RESIDENCE HALL
FALL & SPRING SEMESTER
W/7 DAY W/7 DAY
14 MEALS 20 MEALS
SUMMER I OR II
W/5 DAY W/7 DAY
15 MEALS 21 MEALS
1 UNIT I $1,752 $1,815
2 UNIT II 31,752 $1,815
3 UNIT III $1,752 $1,815
5 WISELY $1,933 $1,996
7TODD $1,841 $1,904
8 GIBBS $1,752 $1,815
9- NORTH $1,933 $1,996
10 HALL 10 $1,872 $1,935
11 MAYS $1,872 $1,935
12 SOUTH $1,933 $1,996
13 WILSON $1,841 $1,904
14 HALL 14 $1,841 $1,904
15 GRIFFITH $1,841 $1,904
16 HALL 16 $1,841 $1,904
17STEEN $1,933 $1,996
18KERR $1,841 $1,904
20 HALL 20 $1,933 $1,996
RATES ABOVE INCLUDE SALES TAX FOR BOARD
APARTMENTS NUMBER RENT
STARR
RAGUET
GARNER
CLARK
UNIV WOODS
1-70
200-299
1-134
301-316
401-423
310"
350* .
360-
450*
360"
465-
'(1 BDRM)
■(2 BDRM)
FOR ACCOUNTING PURPOSES ONLY:
ROOMS
•INCLUDES UTILITIES
TELEVISION CABLE AND
TELEPHONE SERVICE
-INCLUDES UTILITIES
TELEVISION CABLE.
TELEPHONE SERVICE, AND
LAUNDRY FACILITIES
—TV CABLE AND
TELEPHONE SERVICE
FALL OR SPRING SUMMER I OR II
CLASSIFICATION I
HALLS 5,9,12,17,20
CLASSIFICATION II
HALLS 7, 13, 14,15,16,18
RATE
$1,052
$960
RATE
$390
$360
A PRIVATE ROOM WILL COST AN ADDITIONAL $300 PER SEMESTER.
Appendix No. 5
Stephen F. Austin State University
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
Self Study Summary Report
Revised January 1995
Commitment and sensitivity to the special needs of individuals with disabilities is an
integral part of the educational and service mission of Stephen F. Austin State University.
Background
In 1977, a campus-wide survey of physical barriers was conducted in response to Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. When the University's policy on equal opportunity
and affirmative action was submitted for inclusion in the Texas State Plan for Equal
Educational Opportunity in Public Higher Education in 1982, it received positive review by
the U.S. Department of Labor. Equitable treatment for persons with disabilities was a part
of that pledge and the University continues its commitment and efforts toward accessibility
under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA).
Development of the Self-Study
Title II of the ADA requires that public entities, including public universities conduct a self-study
of programs, activities and services, including the policies and procedures which
govern program administration. Phase one of the University's efforts toward self-evaluation
set out specific actions taken and others planned, as identified by an ad hoc
council convened to review the implications of the ADA in its early stages.
Presidential appointments to both the Steering Committee and the Advisory Committee
were aimed at broad representation from all areas of the University. Membership includes
individuals from the faculty who know the difficulties encountered by persons with
disabilities and the proper methods of addressing related issues, persons from the auxiliary
and service components of the institution who work daily with students and members of
the public in accomplishing access to University programs and activities, and individuals
with knowledge of plant facilities and communications accessibility. Persons with
disabilities who serve on the Advisory Committee identify specific needs and offer input to
assist the University in achieving meaningful and appropriate solutions.
Phase two of the self-study consisted of a formal survey which identified and reviewed
programs, activities, and services offered by the University. The major elements of the
phase two evaluation included the following: a campus-wide survey completed by
department heads with coordination and assistance provided by members of the ADA
Steering Committee; Steering Committee review of survey responses and identification of
appropriate follow-up activities; and solicitation of input from the Advisory Committee on
ADA issues being addressed by the University and other issues of interest to committee
members.
Findings of the Self-Study
Two significant implications of the institution's self-evaluation related to: education of the
University community on the Americans with Disabilities Act and the provision of
accommodations for students with disabilities. The survey indicated a need for increased
awareness of institutional and individual responsibilities toward compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act, provisions of the Act, and the necessity of providing
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accommodations for persons with disabilities. In-service training sessions for academic
deans, faculty, staff department heads, and administrators were developed and presented
by faculty members from the Department of Counseling and Special Educational programs
who serve on the Steering Committee. Other committee members including the Director of
Disability Services, the Director of Personnel Services, the General Counsel and the ADA
Coordinator participated in the sessions to hear and respond to specific questions and
comments. The institution is committed to providing annual in-service training as a part of
the on-going process to learn and understand the provisions and interpretations of the
Americans with Disabilities Act.
The self-evaluation process emphasized the need for an enhanced and well-defined program
for providing accommodations to students with disabilities. The newly-created, part-time
position of Director of Disability Services has been expanded to full time and a full time
sign language interpreter has been hired. Procedures currently in place in that department
have been strengthened and restructured to provide more efficient and effective services to
students with disabilities. Procedures have been established to promote improved
communication and explanation of services between the Director and faculty and staff who
are responsible for providing needed accommodations for classroom learning and other
university-sponsored activities.
Compliance areas covered under ADA and reviewed in the institution's self-study are
categorized in this document as follows: Employment Access, Program Access,
Communications Access, Physical Access and Miscellaneous. For each category, actions
taken subsequent to passage of the ADA are listed. Items listed as planned actions are
intended for completion prior to or during 1998. The assessment and plan for removal of
structural barriers are detailed in the Transition Plan, a separate document.
I. EMPLOYMENT ACCESS
Provisions contained in Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act prohibit employment
discrimination by public entities on the basis of disability. Title II also requires the
provision of "reasonable accommodation" to the known physical or mental limitations of
otherwise qualified applicants or employees with disabilities; prohibits the use of selection
criteria and the administration of tests that have the effect of subjecting individuals with
disabilities to discrimination; and, prohibits conducting preemployment medical
examinations.
Actions Taken
Specific actions taken by the University to provide access to employment include, but are
not limited to, the following:
Established policy and internal operating procedure to provide accommodations during the
application process which include: access for persons in wheelchairs to job postings,
typing and computer testing; reader for typing and computer tests for applicants with
visual impairments; sign language interpreter available as needed for applicants with
hearing impairments; TDD number for Personnel Services included on job posting
bulletin.
The Director of Personnel Services has responsibility for assessing requests for, and
providing, reasonable accommodations to University employees and applicants.
Accommodations requests from applicants and employees are received and reviewed by
the Director of Personnel Services, or her designee in the event that she is unavailable
or absent and time is a factor. Requests may be made to the Director, in the case of
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prospective employees, or to the appropriate department head, in the case of University
employees. In the latter circumstance, the department head forwards the request to the
Director for review. Review of accommodations requests is initiated within ten days of
receipt of the request and the decision to approve or deny the request is communicated
to the applicant directly or to the employee and his/her department head, as appropriate.
Following determination that a requested accommodation should be provided, funding
originates with departmental operation and maintenance budgets. When the cost of
such accommodations exceed resources available in departmental budgets, requests are
referred to the Vice President for Business Affairs for funding through the normal
budget request procedure. Guidelines for providing accommodations have been
communicated to supervisors and department heads through systematic training
programs for all supervisors.
Reviewed and revised employment application form for faculty and staff positions, deleting
questions or comments which referred to the existence of a disability and statements
requesting a physical examination as a condition of employment.
Identified essential and non-essential functions for positions on the University's classified
pay plan and revised job descriptions accordingly.
Developed and distributed policy on handling complaints of discrimination based on
disability.
Purchased TDD for Personnel Services office.
Conducted campus-wide training on interview procedures for applicants with disabilities
and purchased video tapes and materials to be used for supervisory training. In
addition to training sessions for managers and supervisors conducted by Personnel
Services, the in-service training program developed by members of the Steering
Committee includes employment responsibilities under the ADA.
Provided funding for University officials to attend variety of training programs on the
Americans with Disabilities Act.
Provided sign language interpreters for employee meetings upon request.
Actions Planned
Produce audio tapes of employee handbook and benefits options.
Develop job descriptions for professional staff positions, including faculty, which identify
essential and non-essential functions.
Publicize procedure for handling discrimination complaints based on disability and non-retaliation
provision.
II. PROGRAM ACCESS
Provisions contained in Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act prohibit public
entities from denying the benefits of its programs, activities, and services to individuals
with disabilities because its facilities are inaccessible. While this provision of "program
accessibility" applies to all existing facilities of a public entity, it does not necessarily
require that each facility be accessible. Title II allows public entities to achieve program
accessibility by a number of methods, including structural changes and non-structural
methods such as the provision of services at alternate accessible sites.
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In response to an exhaustive review of all academic programs at Stephen F. Austin State
University, the administration has either provided accessible facilities or relocated
inaccessible programming to accessible locations with the exception of one program.
Interim plans enable students enrolled in the Human Sciences program to benefit from all
aspects of that program through reasonable accommodations and individualized
instruction.
The Music building, which in the past has been inaccessible on the second floor, has been
made accessible through alternative scheduling. An extensive expansionand renovation
project currently being planned will remedy program inaccessibility in that facility.
Steen Library meets ADA technical guidelines on accessibility with one possible
exception, and alternative access to library services is provided. Due to the manner in
which the library was constructed in 1973 (prior to either Section 504 or the ADA) aisle
space between stacks is less than preferred for ADA accessibility. Resolution of the
problem by moving the stacks farther apart is not an option. Making such a change would
drastically reduce the space for book storage, thus fundamentally altering the nature of the
library's program. A retrieval system is in place to provide equal access to materials in the
stacks for persons with mobility impairments.
Actions Taken
Specific actions taken by the University to provide program access include, but are not
limited to, the following:
Developed and publicized grievance procedure for handling discrimination complaints
under the ADA.
Established internal operating procedure that enhanced the provision of reasonable
accommodations, auxiliary aids, and services for students with disabilities through the
office of Disability Services.
Established procedure for the Public Information Office to include and monitor inclusion of
statement on all publications, including recruitment and admissions material, that
special accommodations can be made by contacting the director of a particular program
or activity, or the ADA Coordinator.
Initiated project through upper-level orientation and mobility class, with input from the
ADA Advisory Committee, to develop campus map which would identify most
accessible routes for persons with disabilities, and planned for subsequent
development of tactile map for visually impaired persons.
Implemented procedure of notification to University community of the beginning and
ending date of construction projects which might impede vehicular traffic flow through
the campus or pedestrian traffic flow within or between buildings, including details of
alternate accessible routes.
Purchased two large print reference books; text telephone for circulation desk and for
public use; closed-caption decoder; Magic Deluxe Screen Enlarger Software (located in
LINC); tape dubbing equipment; and, brailler for Steen Library.
Provided explanation of all adaptive equipment located in Steen Library in alternative
formats and presented explanation of library accommodations to participants in
Summer Orientation for prospective students and parents.
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Met with representatives from the Texas Commission for the Blind, patrons with visual
impairments and representatives from the Disabilities Services office to promote
understanding of capabilities and operation of specialized equipment located in LINC,
Steen Library.
Acquired additional titles for library collection relating to disabilities and created a
bibliography for faculty on learning disabilities.
Hired additional student worker to provide personal access assistance in Steen Library.
Employed two personal care attendants for emergency, on-call duty evenings and week
ends for clients registered with Disability Services and purchased pagers for
emergency back-up attendants.
Purchased TDD for office of Disability Services and listed office in the Southwest
Directory for the Hearing-Impaired.
Revised mission statements for Disability Services and Steen Library to include
commitment to equality of programs and services to persons with disabilities.
Purchased video tapes and VCR/TV monitor to assist quadriplegics in training personal
attendants with independent living skills.
Published "Guide to Disability Services" which contains details of services,
accommodations, and procedures and policies of the department for distribution to
clients, parents, prospective students, faculty and staff.
Provided support personnel for students with disabilities attending Freshman Orientation
and during registration.
Purchased computer software for logging and processing payroll for service providers who
assist disabled students who are registered with Disability Services.
Included presentation from ADA Coordinator in new faculty and graduate assistant
orientation sessions at beginning of academic year.
Included break-out session in Summer Orientation program which addresses particular
concerns of students with disabilities and their parents.
Actions Planned
Investigate the purchase of additional adaptive equipment and solicit suggestions from
interested groups and individuals for improving service to patrons with disabilities in
Steen Library.
Provide additional notice to students with disabilities of services provided through
placement, financial aid and work-study programs.
Review services offered by banks (automatic teller machines) and post office and other
public entities operated, supported or leased to the University with regard to
accessibility by persons with disabilities.
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Review bid process and requests to vendors through Purchasing department university
bookstore regarding acquisition of books, films, training materials, etc., in alternate
formats.
Review procurement process through Purchasing and University Bookstore to assess
existence of any adverse or disproportionate impact on person with disabilities such as
suppliers, vendors, etc. conducting business with the University.
Review student insurance program to assess existence of any adverse or disproportionate
impact on students with disabilities.
III. COMMUNICATIONS ACCESS
Under provisions of the ADA, public entities are required to ensure that communications
with persons with disabilities are as effective as communications with others, unless doing
so would result in a fundamental alteration in the nature of the entities' services, programs,
or activities, or undue burden, as defined by law. Providing equal access in
communications may be accomplished through the provision of appropriate auxiliary aids
and services. Qualified interpreters, note takers, written materials, telecommunications
devices for deaf persons (TDDs), qualified readers, taped texts, audio recordings, brailled
or large print material, computer terminals, and speech synthesizers are examples of
acceptable aids and services. Length and complexity of the communication should
determine the most effective type of aid to insure effective communication. Primary
consideration should be given to the aid or service of choice as requested by the person
with a disability.
Actions Taken
Specific actions taken by the University to insure access to equally effective
communications include, but may not be limited to, the following:
Developed centralized procedure and location for providing alternate formats for printed
material, that is, Communication Lab for audio cassette, and Steen Library facilities
for braille and computer disks; provided notice of this procedure in "Focus"
newsletter to faculty and staff.
Included ADA column in monthly faculty/staff newsletter which contains information
relevant to current ADA issues and University policy and procedure relevant to
provision of programs and services to persons with disabilities.
Surveyed academic departments for inventory of adaptive/assistive equipment currently
owned by the University and requested that departments identify equipment needs.
Established ad hoc council to assist with development of adaptive equipment list in effort to
centralize location of equipment, avoid duplication among departments of same
equipment, and achieve maximum utilization of limited funds for such purchases.
Initiated plan to review signage campus-wide, including designations on non-accessible
entrances, as signs are replaced.
Initiated plan to install braille signage in residence halls, apartments and University Center.
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Printed list in faculty-staff newsletter of campus offices which have TDDs and requested
that department heads consider acquisition of TDDs where operations include
frequent interaction with students and the public.
Actions Planned
Complete effort to compile comprehensive list of adaptive/assistive equipment needs and
enlist assistance from the Vice President for University Advancement to identify
possible funding sources for equipment acquisition.
Complete planned installation of signage campus-wide.
Implement review of campus locations which provide television rooms, or television in
common areas for use by students or the public, and procedure for providing
accommodations for persons with hearing impairments.
Initiate plan to replace existing emergency telephones with equipment which meets ADA
regulations at the rate of 10% being replaced each year, and reposition new
telephones at proper height, etc. as stipulated in the ADA.
IV. PHYSICAL ACCESS
Provisions of the ADA address access to existing facilities, new construction and
alterations. Title II language stipulates that all facilities designed, constructed or altered by,
on behalf of, or for the use of a public entity, must be readily accessible and usable by
individuals with disabilities if the construction or alteration is begun after January 26,
1992. Title II requires that all programs, services and activities of public entities be
accessible to persons with disabilities.
Under the direction and authority of the Vice President for Business Affairs, the
University's building master plan has been revised to include specific building code
requirements of the ADA. Code compliance is included as an integral part of planned
renovation/alteration projects for each building, and the master plan extends over a period
of several years. While the provision of "program accessibility" contained in the ADA
applies to all existing facilities, it does not necessarily require that each facility be
accessible. Program access can be achieved through alternate, non-structural methods.
However, structural changes necessary for compliance must be included in the Transition
Plan. The Transition Plan, a separate document from the Self Study Summary Report,
contains structural changes planned for Stephen F. Austin State University.
Dr. Jane E. Jarrow, nationally recognized for her interpretative writings on the ADA,
describes the following priority guidelines for achieving access. First priority should be
access into the facility, followed by access to areas/locations where goods and services are
provided. Access to rest rooms and other amenities, while important and necessary, follow
in significance to the first two listed. Technical assistance manuals on ADA compliance
contain similar suggestions to assist public entities in establishing priorities to guide
budgeting of financial resources.
Actions Taken
Specific actions taken by the University to insure physical access for persons with
disabilities include, but may not be limited to, the following:
Installed curb cuts and access ramps in the central campus area near the University Center,
residence halls, and academic and administrative buildings.
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Equipped accessible rooms and apartments in University Housing as follows: Hall 20-
10 rooms;Wisely Hali-2 rooms; North Hall-2 rooms; South Hall--2 rooms; Starr ~4
apartments; University Woods —2 apartments.
Surveyed parking lots to assess compliance with the ADA requirements for number of
spaces designated for persons with disabilities. The process of allocating spaces for
use by persons with disabilities was initiated in the summer of 1994 and will continue
as indicated in the Transition Plan.
Installed power access doors at entrances and rest rooms in the following buildings: Art
Studio, Art, Agriculture, Ferguson, Liberal Arts North, Science, McGee, Education,
Health and Physical Education, Home Economics North, Home Economics South,
Austin, Rusk, Chemistry, Griffith Fine Arts, Forestry, Forestry Lab, Boynton,
Music.
Installed water pressure lifts to replace hydraulic lifts at indoor and outdoor pools.
Installed elevator in Birdwell building.
Initiated construction of ramp at University Woods apartments.
Purchased motorized cart to transport patrons to seating area in stadium and coliseum and
installed reserved seating areas in both facilities.
Included modifications to rest rooms, installation of elevator and access ramp in renovation
project for Fieldhouse.
Installed automatic door openers on northwest entry, installed ramp to east side of snack
bar, and widened rest room doors near snack bar in University Center.
Purchased TDD machine for Information Desk in University Center which is available for
check-out and initiated plan for installation of braille signage in building.
Installed ramp and power access doors at main entrance to East College Cafeteria.
Installed ramp and railings at Starr Apartments, railings at Steen Hall and ramp at Hall 10.
Purchased TDD for University Police Department and Housing office and initiated training
sessions in several departments to promote familiarity with use and operation of
TDD.
Installed ramps at Tucker house property on Raguet and the Multicultural Center in the
University Center.
Purchased sign machine for in-house preparation of braille and pictograph signage in
University facilities.
Developed request form and procedure for processing and responding to student requests
for special accommodations in University housing.
Implemented program for posting, and providing in alternate format, notices regarding
programs and activities in residence halls.
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Implemented procedure that contracts entered into on behalf of the University be reviewed
by the Vice President for Business Affairs and the General Counsel to insure
responsibility of contractors regarding ADA compliance.
Developed newsletter containing notification of construction projects underway throughout
the campus and delineating alternate routes of travel.
Added non-slip surface to ramp at Military Science building.
Notified officers of student clubs and organizations to direct special accommodations
requests to Director of Student Activities.
Included break-out session in Summer Orientation program which addresses particular
concerns of students with disabilities and their parents.
Actions Planned
Complete braille signage in University Center, residence halls and apartments.
Complete installation of accessible water fountains in University buildings as indicated in
the building master plan.
Installation of handrail at Griffith Fine Arts building.
Installation of additional wheelchair seating at coliseum and stadium.
Installation of additional power access doors in East College Cafeteria and modifications to
rest rooms.
Modify second floor rest rooms in Birdwell building.
Develop plan and time frame for completion of installation of audio/visual alarms for
residence halls as indicated in the building master plan.
V. MISCELLANEOUS
Additional areas of review which relate to safety include a joint effort between the
University and the City of Nacogdoches to examine the possibility of installing audible
traffic signals on streets contiguous to the campus. Particularly, crossings on North Street,
University Drive and Starr Avenue are utilized by students and the public when entering the
campus.
Current emergency evacuation plans for all University buildings are under review and are
being revised to include specific procedures for assisting persons with disabilities.
Two university vans equipped for transporting persons with mobility impairments currently
provide transportation to locations internal to the campus and to external locations when
participation in university sponsored activities and programs is required and scheduled at
alternate locations. One van is currently being retrofitted to accommodate two wheelchairs.
Future plans regarding transportation include acquisition of shuttle busses equipped to
provide transportation for persons in wheelchairs to campus locations.
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Public Review and Comment
The Self Study Summary Report and Transition Plan Draft, revised January 1995, are
available for public inspection and comment until March 25, 1995. A copy of both
documents will be available for inspection at the following locations: President's office,
Austin building, Room 315; Disability Services, Birdwell building, room 125; Personnel
Services, Austin building, room 201; and, Steen Library, first floor reserve room.
Comments may be provided in writing or by interview, and should be directed to the
individual and address listed below.
Ms. Lucy Stringer, ADA Coordinator
Stephen F. Austin State University
P. 0. Box 6130
Nacogdoches,TX 75962-6130
Telephone: (409)468-3004
TDD: (409) 468-1400 Fax: (409) 468-1368
This document is available upon request in the following alternate formats: large print,
braille, and audio cassette.
Stephen F. Austin State University
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
Transition Plan Draft
Revised January 1995
Commitment and sensitivity to the special needs of individuals with disabilities
is an integral part of the educational and service mission of Stephen F. Austin
State University.
Background
In 1977, a campus-wide survey of physical barriers was conducted in response to
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. When the University's policy on
equal opportunity and affirmative action was submitted for inclusion in the
Texas State Plan for Equal Educational Opportunity in Public Higher Education
in 1982, it received positive review by the U.S. Department of Labor. Equality for
persons with disabilities remains a part of that pledge. The University continues
its commitment and effort toward accessibility in compliance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA).
Title II of the ADA requires that programs, services and activities of public
entities, including public universities, be accessible to persons with disabilities.
While the provision of "program accessibility" contained in the ADA applies to
all existing facilities, it does not necessarily require that each facility be accessible.
Title II allows public entities to achieve program accessibility through alternative,
non-structural methods when appropriate. However, a Transition Plan must be
prepared by public institutions which identifies structural changes necessary to
meet ADA accessibility criteria.
In accordance with the U.S. Department of Justice Technical Assistance Manual
on Title II compliance, the essential elements of a Transition Plan include: a list
of physical barriers, which limit accessibility of a public entities' programs,
activities, or services to persons with disabilities; an outline of the methods
planned for removal of those barriers; a schedule of the necessary steps to
achieving compliance; and, the name of the official responsible for
implementation of the Transition Plan. If the time period for achieving
compliance extends beyond one year, the Transition Plan must include interim
steps to be taken each year of the three year transition period from January 1992
until January 1995.
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Plan Development
Preparation of the Transition Plan for Stephen F. Austin State University
required both input and participation from the following groups and individuals.
• Ad hoc council: Convened in August 1992 by Dr. James Reese, Vice
President for Academic Affairs, to review implications of the ADA, identify
needs of persons with disabilities at SFA, and plan for the University's
response to identified needs.
• President's Cabinet: Reviewed major components of institutional self-study
including access to facilities, programs and employment; began preliminary
plans for identification of funding sources for compliance measures.
Membership: Dr. Dan Angel, President
Dr. Janelle Ashley, Vice President for Academic Affairs
Dr. Baker Pattillo, Vice President for University Affairs
Mr. Charles Hardy, Vice President for Business Affairs
Ms. Yvette Clark, General Counsel
Ms. Lucy Stringer, Assistant to the President
• ADA Steering Committee: Charged with oversight of compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act; review of the institution's efforts toward
compliance; coordination of the self-study and transition plan; review of
questions and comments from the university community and the public
regarding the ADA; broad campus-wide representation, appointed by the
President.
Membership: Mr. Bill Bryan, Co-chair and Professor of Counseling and
Special Educational Programs
Ms. Lucy Stringer, Co-chair and ADA Coordinator
Ms. Cassandra Berry, Affirmative Action Officer
Ms. Linda Blassingame, Coordinator of Disability Services
Dr. Bob Choate, Director, Rehabilitation Counseling
Education Program
Ms. Yvette Clark, General Counsel
Ms. Margie Franklin, Director of Disability Services
Ms. Jamie Fain, Director of Housing
Mr. James Harkness, Director of the Physical Plant
Ms. Susan Jonas, Assistant Director of the Academic
Assistance and Resource Center, Steen Library
Mr. Robert Putzke, Assistant Chief of University Police
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ADA Advisory Committee: charged with promoting awareness and
communication between persons with disabilities and Stephen F. Austin State
University; serving as liaison between SFA and members of the university
community and the public regarding accessibility of persons with disabilities;
assisting in establishment of priorities'in the implementation plan for ADA
compliance; advising the ADA Steering Committee and the University
administration regarding the effectiveness of institutional compliance;
membership includes persons with disabilities, appointed by the President.
Membership: Ms. Sarah Blake, Chair and Student
Ms. Barbara Cordell, Faculty, Division of Nursing
Mr. Ray Fenton, Texas Rehabilitation Commission
Ms. Nancy Jones, Community Representative
Mr. David Justus, Staff, Steen Library
Ms. Debbie Moore, Student
Mr. Tim Parish, Student
Ms. Ramona Segrest, Faculty, Department of Counseling and
Special Educational Programs
During 1994, at the request of the Student Government Association, SGA
Senator Roger Flournoy was appointed to the Advisory Committee. Dr. Geralyn
Franklin, Chair of the Department of Management and Marketing was appointed
to the membership of the Steering Committee. Filling vacancies on an interim
basis were Ms. Cathy Allen, Director of Personnel Services and Ms. Melissa
Darlington, Director of AARC, Steen Library.
Development of the ADA Transition Plan included review of the Section 504
Transition Plan of 1977. Renovation and construction projects completed
subsequent to this 504 plan addressed the campus-wide removal of physical
barriers identified in that plan. Elevators for the Birdwell building (installed in
1994) and the Music building (planned for 1995) were included in the 504 plan.
Accessibility to classrooms in these two buildings was addressed through
alternative methods by relocating classes to first floor rooms or to other
accessible buildings. Access to the administrative offices was provided by staff
from those offices meeting persons with mobility impairments in first floor
conference rooms as needed. The 504 plan also addressed the need for an
elevator in Home Economics North. The Facilities Schedule included later in this
document includes plans for installation of an elevator. Limitations to program
access have been addressed through alternate methods including use of the
cooking lab located on the first floor to accommodate students with mobility
impairments wrho could not access the second floor laboratory.
Following development of the initial Transition Plan in the early stages of ADA
implementation, a comprehensive building survey was conducted under the
direction of the Vice President for Business Affairs and the Director of the
Physical Plant. To survey state and auxiliary buildings the University utilized
commercial computer software, which was designed to assess ADA building
compliance and establish cost estimates for all possible alterations. Additionally,
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the University building master plan has been revised to include specific building
code requirements of the ADA. Project renovation plans for each building
extend over a period of years and identify code compliance measures for each
facility.
Essential Elements
Guidelines followed in planning for barrier removal under the ADA included the
following priorities:
1) access to the facility (accessible parking, routes, curbs, ramps);
2) access to locations of delivery of the programs, services and activities
offered within the facility, such as entrances, classrooms, offices, or rooms in
residence halls (primary service areas). Primary service areas for residence halls
include living quarters and rest rooms, a definition different from primary
service areas in other facilities.
3) access to rest rooms, drinking fountains, etc. located within the facility
(secondary service areas).
The Facilities Schedule summary report (attachment A) which follows, itemizes
those structural barriers which may limit accessibility to programs, activities or
services to persons with disabilities offered by the University. Corrective action
planned, the timetable for completion and projected cost of each compliance
measure are presented in the summary.
As required under the ADA, the institutional self-study was conducted
subsequent to the development of the initial Transition Plan. Findings of that
study are presented in the Self Study Summary Report which details actions
taken and actions planned other than the structural changes outlined in the
Transition Plan.
The University official responsible for the implementation of the Transition Plan
is Dr. Dan Angel, President
Public Review and Comment
The Transition Plan Draft and the Self Study Summary Report, revised January
1995, are available for public inspection and comment until March 25,1995. A
copy of both documents will be available for inspection at the following
locations: President's office, Austin Building room 315; Disability Services,
Birdwell Building room 125; Personnel Services, Austin Building room 204; and,
Steen Library, first floor reserve room.
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Comments may be provided in writing or by interview, and should be directed
to the individual and address listed below.
Ms. Lucy Stringer, ADA Coordinator
Stephen F. Austin State University
P. O. Box 6130
Nacogdoches, TX 75962-6130
Telephone: (409)468-3004
TDD: (409) 468-1400
Fax: (409) 468-1368
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Attachment A
Transition Plan Draft
Revised January 1995
Facilities Schedule
Structural changes necessary to meet ADA accessibility are listed below
according to the following priorities: parking; sidewalks, curbs, ramps; entrance;
primary services; secondary services.
Access to Facility
Parking
The parking lot survey conducted as a part of the Self-Study indicated the need
for reallocation of spaces in several lots to reserve the appropriate number of
spaces for persons with disabilities. Reallocation of parking priorities for the lots
listed in Table 1 will be accomplished in conjunction with repaving and
restriping projects as scheduled in the University's master plan during fiscal year
1996-97 and fiscal year 1997-98 (see Table 1 attached).
Current parking allocations allow flexibility to adjust the number of reserved
spaces in certain areas as demand changes. For example, reserved parking near
residence halls can be increased as the number of residents with disabilities
increase in a particular hall and additional street-side parking can be provided
near the coliseum based upon historical data on needs for certain events.
Sidewalks, curbs, ramps
Identification of accessible travel routes across campus was accomplished
through a joint project of an upper-level rehabilitation sciences class with input
from the ADA Advisory Committee, faculty members in the Department of
Counseling and Special Educational Programs, and the Director of the Physical
Plant. Accessible routes crossing the campus in central areas will be mapped
with any needed narrative explanation for individuals with mobility
impairments. Development of a tactile map for use by students with visual
impairments is also planned.
Efforts to identify accessible routes revealed the following needs which will be
addressed in fiscal year 1995-96.
Route from Hall 14 South traveling east to Wilson Drive
Action Plan: Install three curb cuts
Budget Amount: $5,400
Interim Plan: Access is available on the sidewalk north of Hall 14 and East
College Cafeteria.
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Route from Forestry building to Military Science building
Action Plan: Install eight curb cuts
Budget Amount: $14,400
Interim Plan: Access is available on the sidewalk north of Hall 14 and East
College Cafeteria.
Route from Starr Apartments to central campus
Action Plan: Repair cracked sidewalk (west of apartments) and modify slope of
sidewalk/ramp on east side of Raguet Street near Home Economics North
building; widen sidewalk near McGee building to provide sidewalk access
around utility pole.
Budget Amount: $8,400
Interim Plan: Alternate accessible routes exist.
Access to State Buildings
Home Economics North
Action Plan: Primary services - Install elevator
Project Year: Fiscal Year 1995-96
Budget Amount: $200,000
Interim Plan: Utilize first floor special use lab to accommodate
students enrolled in program; schedule meetings with faculty in first
floor conference/classrooms as needed.
Music
Action Plan: Expansion and renovation project will include installation of
elevator.
Project Year: Fiscal Year 1995-96
Budget Amount: $6 million
Interim Plan: Relocate classes from second floor to first floor or to an alternate
accessible location; schedule meetings with faculty, staff, administrators in first
floor conference rooms as needed for persons with mobility impairments.
Physical Plant
Action Plan: Sidewalks, curbs, ramps - Install ramp to entrance; Entrance -
Install automatic door opener
Project Year: Fiscal Year 1995-96
Budget Amount: $9,800
Interim Plan: Temporarily post notice on building entry that access to services
provided in this facility can be requested in the Agriculture building located
adjacent to this facility, or through appointment by telephone, staff from this
facility will arrange meeting at alternate location; include similar notice in
\vv ritten correspondence relevant to this facility.
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Purchasing and Central Stores
Action Plan: Sidewalks, curbs, ramps - Install curb cut and ramp to entrance;
reallocate parking; Entrance - Install automatic door opener
Project Year: Fiscal Year 1995-96
Budget Amount: $7,900
Interim Plan: Temporarily post notice on building entry that access to services
provided in this facility can be requested in the Agriculture building located
adjacent to this facility, or through appointment by telephone, staff from this
facility will arrange meeting at alternate location; include similar notice in
written correspondence relevant to this facility.
Early Childhood Laboratory .
Action Plan: Primary services - Install ramp to playground; lower one section of
observation screen in viewing room or install television camera and monitor;
replace hardware on door to rest room facilities.
Project Year: Fiscal Year 1995-96
Budget Amount: $6,000
Interim Plan: Playground access is provided in three classrooms in this facility
and courses taught in the rooms without playground access require no
playground access. University students in the Early Childhood program are
allowed to fulfill the requirement for observation by being present in the
classroom rather than utilizing the screened viewing room.
Access to Auxiliary Buildings
Hall 5 Wisely (Excellence Center)
Action Plan: Entrance - install automatic door opener; Primary Services - install
roll-in shower; modify existing shower; modify alarm system; add equipment for
residence rooms; Secondary Services - install laundry room equipment; relocate
lobby to first floor; convert existing lobby to residence rooms; equip study room.
Project Year: Fiscal Year 1996-97
Budget Amount: $50,000
Interim Plan: Accommodations to be reviewed on an individual basis.
Hall 10 (Enrichment Center)
Action Plan: Sidewalks, curbs, ramps - install curb cut by Hall 11; Primary
Services - convert 3 residence rooms and bathrooms on first floor for accessibility;
modify alarm system; Secondary Services - modify study rooms and vending
area.
Project Year: Fiscal Year 1996-97
Budget Amount: $52,000
Interim Plan: Accommodations to be reviewed on an individual basis.
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Hall 20
Action Plan: Parking - repaint additional spaces for residents with disabilities;
Primary Services - convert 2 residence rooms and bathrooms for accessibility;
modify alarm system; Secondary Services - modify vending area
Project Year: Fiscal Year 1996-97
Budget Amount: $30,000
Interim Plan: Relocate parking for residence hall staff to alternate lot; alternative
housing will be available in all categories.
University Woods Apartments
Action Plan: Sidewalks, curbs, ramps - install ramp and modify walks to two
accessible apartments and laundry room or relocate accessible rooms to another
location within this facility; Secondary Services - modify laundry room and
vending area.
Project Year: Fiscal Year 1996-97
Budget Amount: $30,000
Interim Plan: Provide alternate parking location to residents which is adjacent to
apartment entrance.
Coliseum
Action Plan: Parking - Reallocate parking to provide 25 spaces for use by
persons with disabilities; Sidewalks, curbs, ramps - install ramp from lower lot to
street level; install curb cuts on both sides of street; modify ramp to front
entrance
Project Year: Fiscal Year 1996-97
Budget Amount: $36,600
Interim Plan:
University Police Department reserves street-side parking in front and at
rear of coliseum; Police Department personnel monitor vehicular and pedestrian
traffic for all special events; transportation to entry provided by motorized escort
cart; provide personal aide for wheelchair access to floor level via tunnel from
rear entry.
Vending
Action Plan: Sidewalks, curbs, ramps - install ramp to entry; Entrance - install
automatic door opener
Project Year: Fiscal Year 1997-98
Budget Amount: $7,200
Interim Plan: Temporarily post notice on building entry that access to services
provided in this facility can be requested in the Agriculture building located
adjacent to this facility, or through appointment by telephone, staff from this
facility will arrange meeting at alternate location; include notice in
correspondence relevant to this facility.
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Single-Use Facilities
Intramural Field
Action Plan: Extend paving south from Art/Ag parking lot across culvert;
extend paved road and add small parking lot east of exisitng restroom/ vending
facility and modify facility for accessibility; add hard surface travel path from
parking area south to end of lighted fields; install curb cut on south end of
Wilson Drive for access to current basefall field.
Project Year: Fiscal Year 1997-98
Budget Amount: $200,000
Interim Plan: Provide aide for wheelchair patrons upon request for
accommodation.
AG Pond
Action Plan: Parking - Reallocate parking access; Sidewalks, curbs, ramps -
install travel path for wheelchair access to both sides of pond; Primary services -
install travel path, tables and benches for picnic/pleasure area
Project Year: Fiscal Year 1995-96
Budget Amount: $42,000
Interim Plan: Provide aide for wheelchair patrons upon request for
accommodation
Observatory
This metal facility was constructed in 1978, and telescope domes were erected in
1976 on University property located off Highway 259 approximately 15 miles
from the campus. The domes house telescopes which are used in the
instructional program in Astronomy. Public viewings are regularly scheduled at
the facility. Physical access for persons with mobility impairments is extremely
limited and a method for resolving the difficulties inherent in the design of the
facility can not be identified. An alternative method of program access is
provided through the use of computer technology link to laboratory facilities in
the Astronomy program on campus.
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Stephen F. Austin
State University
Minutes of the
Board of Regents
Nacogdoches, Texas
April 29,1995
Volume 136
TABLE OF CONTENTS
95-59 Approval of January 25,1995 and March 10,1995 Minutes f
95-60 Election of Board Officers i
95-61 Election of General Counsel !!!!!!!!!!!! 1
95-62 Election of President !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 1
95-63 Faculty and Staff Appointments for Spring 1995, Applied"studies and
Education j
95-64 Faculty and Staff Appointments for Spifai'ii&5"iiiAviSty'/&9faZZZZ 2
95-65 Faculty and Staff Appointments for Fall 1995 , 2
95-66 Changes of Status I!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 3
95-67 Promotions 4
95-68 Tenure !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" 5
95-69 Regents Professorships for 1995-96 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 5
95-70 Faculty Development Leaves 5
95-71 Retirement 5
95-72 Faculty Workload Report ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ". 5
95-73 Approval of General Bulletin !!!!!!!!!!!!!! 5
95-74 Approval of ROTC Scholarships !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 6
95-75 Selection of Bond Counsel I!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 6
95-76 Selection of Construction Project Manager 6
95-77 Proposed Bond Sale HEAF Funds I!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 6
95-78 Proposed Bond Sale Auxiliary Bonds 6
95-79 Budget Changes Less Than $50,000 ' 6
95-80 Summer Budget !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 6
95-81 Revised Policy on Food and Beverage Purchases"!.!!!!!!.."!!."!!!!!!!!!!]. 6
95-82 Food Service Contract with ARAMARK !..!.!!.!.!!!!..!!!!!.!!! 6
95-83 Room and Apartment Rates !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 6
95-84 Approval of Music Building Design !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 7
95-85 Americans with Disabilities Act Self Study and Transition Plan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 7
Reports
A. Purchase of SFA Theater
B. Chair, Faculty Senate
C. President, Student Government Association
D. Dr. Tom Franks- Report on Restructured Teacher Certification Program
E. President
Appendix No. 1 - Possible Bond Projects for 1995-96 Fiscal Year
Appendix No. 2 - Schedule of Transfers
Appendix No. 3 - Revised Policy on Food and Beverage Purchases
Appendix No. 4 - Room and Board Rates for 1995-96
Appendix No. 5 - ADA Self Study Summary Report, Revised January 1995
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS
STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS
April 29,1995
The meeting was called to order at 9:15 a.m. by Chair Sissy Austin. Board members present:
Ron Adkison, Sissy Austin, Dionne Bagsby, R. A. Brookshire, Pattye Greer, Jimmy Murphy
Retta Kelley, Lynn Montes, Murray Shaw.
Administration present: Dan Angel, Janelle Ashley, Baker Pattillo, Charles Hardy, Yvette
Clark.
Chair Sissy Austin declared the meeting in Executive Sessions from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. and
from 11:45 a,m. to 12:30 p.m.
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Upon motion of Regent Montes, seconded by Regent Shaw with all members voting aye, it
was ordered that the minutes of January 25,1995 and March 19,1995 be approved.
95-60
Upon recommendations by the Board Nominating Committee and a motion of Regent Bagsby,
seconded by Regent Brookshire with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the Board
Chair be Ron Adkison; Vice Chair be Murray Shaw; and Secretary be Jimmy Murphy.
96-61
Upon motion of Regent Brookshire, seconded by Regent Bagsby with all members voting aye,
it was ordered that Yvette Clark be appointed General Counsel of Stephen F. Austin State
University at an annual salary of $72,500 per year.
95-62
Upon motion of Regent Austin, seconded by Regent Kelley with all members voting aye, it
was ordered that Dan Angel continue as President of Stephen F. Austin State University at a
salary of $130,000 per year.
95-63
Upon motion of Regent Shaw, seconded by Regent Montes with all members voting aye, it
was ordered that the following Faculty and Staff Appointments for Spring 1995 be approved:
1. Applied Studies and Education
Dr. Duke Brannen
Dr. Duke Brannen
Dr. James Bowman
Dr. Bob Browning
Dr. Carey Crocker
Dr. Ralph Eddins
Dr.DaleHearell
Dr. William Heeney
Dr. Bennat Mullen
Dr. LaRell Nielson
Dr. Doug Prewitt
Mr. Jesse Richardson
Dr. Jose Rodriguez
Mr. Terry Spurlock
95-64
Upon motion of Regent Murphy, seconded by Regent Montes with all members voting aye, it
was ordered that the following Faculty and Staff Appointments for Spring 1995 be approved:
2. University Affairs
Mr. Rick Rhodes, Assistant Coach and Instructor of Kinesiology, at a salary of $35,000
for 10.5 months, effective February 10,1995.
95-65
Upon motion of Regent Murphy, seconded by Regent Montes with all members voting aye, it
was ordered that the following Faculty and Staff Appointments for Fall 1995 be approved:
1. Administrative Services
Dr. Florence Elliott-Howard, Assistant Professor, J.D. (South Texas College of Law), at a
salary of $30,000 for 100% time for nine months, effective fall semester, 1995.
2. Counseling and Special Educational Programs
Dr. Jean E. Griffin, Assistant Professor, Ed.D. (University of Nevada, Reno), at a salary of
$32,000 for 100% time for nine months, effective fall semester, 1995.
3. Library - Academic Assistance & Resource Center
Dr. Troy D. Davis, Assistant Director of AARC, Ph.D. (Marquette University), at a salary of
$24,000 for 100 % time for 10 1/2 months, effective fall semester, 1995.
95-66
Upon motion of Regent Bagsby, seconded by Regent Shaw with all members voting aye, it
was ordered that the following Changes of Status be approved:
1. Counseling and Special Educational Programs
Ms. Debra W. Bankston, Lecturer, an additional $1,500 for teaching an overload course for
the spring semester, 1995.
Dr. James Hardy, Adjunct Faculty, an additional $2,000 for teaching an overload course for
the spring semester, 1995.
Dr. Glen L. McCuller, Assistant Professor, an additional $2,000 for teaching an overload
course for the spring semester, 1995.
2. Elementary Education
Dr. Linda Ellis, Assistant Professor, an additional $2,000 for teaching an overload course for
the spring semester, 1995.
Dr. Janice Pattillo, Professor, an additional $1,500 for teaching an overload course for the
spring semester, 1995.
3. Modern Languages
Dr. Ann Doyle-Anderson, Associate Professor and Chair, an additional $931 for teaching an
overload course for the spring semester, 1995, due to illness of faculty member.
Ms. Amy Carbajal, Adjunct Faculty, an additional $931 for teaching an overload course for the
spring semester, 1995, due to illness of faculty member.
Dr. Pedro Escamilla, Assistant Professor, an additional $931 for teaching an overload course
for the spring semester, 1995, due to illness of faculty member.
Dr. Moses Panford, Assistant Professor, an additional $931 for teaching an overload course
for the spring semester, 1995, due to illness of faculty member.
4. Political Science/Geography
Ms. Mary Cams, Associate Professor, an additional $1,500 for teaching an overload course
for the spring semester, 1995.
Dr. Stephen Smith, Associate Professor, an additional $1,500 for teaching an overload course
for the spring semester, 1995.
5. Secondary Education
Dr. Duke Brannen, Professor, an additional $1,000 for supervising one section of student
teachers for the spring semester, 1995.
95-67
Upon motion of Regent Montes, seconded by Regent Murphy with all members voting aye, it
was ordered that the following Promotions be approved:
To Assistant Professor:
Dr. Lisa Mize
Ms. Sally Swearingen
To Associate Professor:
Dr. Marsha Bayless
Dr. Alicia Gresham
Dr. Melanie Jephson
Dr. Marie Saracino
Dr. Susan Baker
Ms. Jill Carrington*
Dr. John Goodall
To Professor:
Dr. Warren Fisher
Dr. Larry Watts
Dr. David Miller
Mr. Peter Lisieski
Dr. Terry Box
Dr. Leon Schultz
Dr. Joseph Devine
Dr. Bonnie Todd
To Librarian IV:
Ms. Sue Ann Muckleroy
To Emeritus:
Dr. Jerry Irons
Dr. Odis Rhodes
Dr. Frank Smith
Dr. Richard Voigtel
Dr. Beverly Young
Dr. Macra Brunson
Human Sciences
Human Sciences
Administrative Services
Management/Marketing
Counseling/Special Education
Human Sciences
Art
Art
Music
Management/Marketing
Management/Marketing
Agriculture
Art
English
English
History
Modern Languages
Library
Professor Emeritus
Professor Emeritus
Professor Emeritus
Professor Emeritus
Professor Emerita
Assistant Professor Emerita
* Contingent upon completion of doctorate by August 31,1995.
95-68
Upon motion of Regent Austin, seconded by Regent Shaw with all members voting aye, it was
ordered that academic tenure be awarded to the following individuals, effective September 1,
Dr. Jean Y. Parker Communication
Ms. Linda Morales Social Work
Dr. Donna Corbin Accounting
Dr. Christine Irvine Administrative Services
Dr. Alicia Gresham Management/Marketing
Dr. Melanie Jephson Counseling/Special Education
Dr. Leah Smith Elementary Education
Dr. Marie Saracino Human Services
Dr. Susan Baker Art
Ms. Jill Carrington* Art
Dr. Gary Kronrad Forestry
Dr. Gary Ford Psychology
Dr. Robert Feistel Mathematics
* Contingent upon completion of doctorate by August 31,1995.
95-69
Upon motion of Regent Murphy, seconded by Regent Shaw with all members voting aye, it was
ordered that the following be awarded Regents Professorships for the academic year 1995-96.
Dr. James C. Kroll
Dr. Donnya Stephens
95-70
Upon motion of Regent Montes, seconded by Regent Bagsby with all members voting aye, it
was ordered that the faculty members listed below be awarded Faculty Development Leaves for
the semesters) indicated.
Spring 1996:
Dr. Sylvia McGrath History
Dr. Sammie Smith Accounting
95-71
Upon motion of Regent Shaw, seconded by Regent Montes with all members voting aye, it
was ordered that the following retirements be accepted.
1. Biology
Dr. Charles Fisher, Professor, effective August 31, 1995.
Dr. Homer T. Russell, Professor, effective May 12, 1995.
95-72
Upon motion of Regent Shaw, seconded by Regent Greer with all members voting aye, it was ordered
that the faculty workload report for the spring semester, 1995 be approved as submitted at the meeting.
95-73
Upon motion of Regent Austin, seconded by Regent Montes with all members voting aye, it
was ordered that the 1995-96 General Bulletin be accepted
95-74
Upon motion of Regent Shaw, seconded by Regent Monies with all members voting aye it
was ordered that four Military-Merit scholarships per year (up to a cumulative maximum of 16
in any given year) be approved effective fall semester 1995.
95-75
Upon motion of Regent Montes, seconded by Regent Austin with all members voting aye it
was ordered that the law firms of Fulbright and Jaworski (75%) and Wickliff and Hall (25%)
je appointed as bond co-counsel for the period beginning May 1,1995, through August 31,
955-766
Upon motion of Regent Austin, seconded by Regent Shaw with all members voting aye, it was
ordered that the firm of J. E. Kingham Construction be selected to provide construction project
management services for the Music Building project at a base cost not to exceed $270,000
Other firms which bid were Heery International Inc., ICM Inc., and 3D International.
95-77
Upon motion of Regent Montes, seconded by Regent Austin with all members voting aye, it
was ordered that the administration be authorized to develop a HEAF bond proposal issue in an
amount not to exceed $11 million for the projects listed in Appendix No. 1. These bonds will
have a maturity no longer than ten years, as required by current law.
95-78
Upon motion of Regent Austin, seconded by Regent Shaw with all members voting aye, it was
ordered that the administration be authorized to develop an Auxiliary bond proposal issue in the
amount of $3.5 million for the projects listed in Appendix No. 1.
95-79
Upon motion of Regent Bagsby, seconded by Regent Montes with all members voting aye it
was ordered that the summary of budget changes in amounts of $50,000 or less be approved as
presented in Appendix No. 2.
95-80
Upon motion of Regent Shaw, seconded by Regent Austin with all members voting aye it was
ordered that the current budget for summer school 1995 be increased by $300,000. The source
of lunds for this increase will be unallocated E & G income and/or salary savings.
95-81
Upon motion of Regent Austin, seconded by Regent Greer with all members voting aye it was
ordered that the revised policy regarding the purchase of food and beverages be approved as
submitted at the meeting. See Appendix No. 3.
95-82
Upon motion of Regent Austin, seconded by Regent Murphy with all members voting aye it
was ordered that the current ARAMARK contract be continued for FY 1995-96 with a 2 5%
increase and that the President be authorized to sign the contract addendum.
95-83
Upon motion of Regent Murphy, seconded by Regent Austin with all members voting aye it
was ordered that the room and apartment rates for FY 1995-96 by approved as presented in
Appendix No. 4.
95-84
Upon motion of Regent Montes, seconded by Regent Austin with all members voting aye, it
was ordered that the plans for the renovation and new construction for the Music Building be
approved as presented.
95-85
Upon motion of Regent Austin, seconded by Regent Shaw with all members voting aye, it was
ordered that the Self Study Summary Report and the Transition Plan, revised in January, 1995,
be approved as presented in Appendix No. 5.
Reports:
A. Purchase of SFA Theater - Mr. Charles Hardy reported that SCR25 has passed into
law, and that SFA will soon own the theater.
B. Chair, Faculty Senate - Dr. Pat Barton
Dr. Barton distributed a report from the Faculty Senate. In response to faculty
concerns regarding disposition of the faculty-staff insurance refund reserve fund, a
Board Committee was named to examine this issue and report back to the Board
Committee members are: Chair Jimmy Murphy, Dionne Bagsby, R. A Brookshire and
Murray Shaw.
C. President, Student Government Association - Mr. Jared Wylie
Mr. Wylie reported on SGA activities and introduced the officers for 95-96. The
President will be Mr. Erik Gobel and the Vice President will be Mr. Justin Darland.
D. Dr. Tom Franks reported on Restructured Teacher Certification Program.
E. President - Dr. Dan Angel reported that state funding for higher education is still
unclear. The Legislative session is scheduled to end on May 29.
Sheeti Appendix No. 1
Page 1
Appendix No. 2
Appendix No. 3
Food Purchases Index C-13
Original Implementation: April 13, 1988 Page 1 of 2
Last Revision: April 29, 1995
With the exception of food supplies purchased for travel, educational research or laboratory
purposes, the only funds which may be expended for food and/or beverage shall be from Auxiliary,
Designated, or Current Restricted Accounts.
1. rWxiikfcfy-^ds-^^
determines and certifiesr-feae-Qtidi purchase son/ea Expenditure of these funds for such
puiposes must serve a legitimate public purpose md or furthers the educational function of
the University.
2r. Designated funds may bo used if provisions of the account include an
2. Current Restricted funds may be used when the restrictions of the account include an
authorization to purchase these items.
t.vfe^-fee^
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of die function and how it qualifies as a legitimate public purpose that furthers the educational
fe^i^-f>€4be^ra¥e^^^
wtU-ideBtify#i£-^
for visaing leetoer, visising high school coaftaeloro, etc. The^Authority for Focxl/Bevefege
Purchase" fonn mast bo completed and routed according to instructions on die bottom of the fonth
The Purchase Requisition/Payment Voucher must indicate the time and place of the function and
must identify the direct beneficiaries of the function and must be approved by appropriate
administrative personnel. Purchase of alcoholic beverages must be approved in advance bv the
appropriate vice president. The following statement must be typed on the Purchase
Requisition/Payment Voucher and must be certified as true and correct bv the account manager.
"I hereby certify under penalty of law that the expenditure of funds for the
purchase of food and beverage is necessary for the completion of the functions
of this department, qualifies as a legitimate public purpose, or that the educational
function of this University is well served thereby."
University State funds and funds under the control of the Intercollegiate Athletic Office may not be
used to purchase alcoholic beverages.
Source of Authority: Board of Regents, President
Cross Reference: General Appropriations Act. 73rd Legislature
Contact for Revision: President
Forms: Authority for Focd'Bovenigo Purchase (available in University Printing Sendees)
None
Appendix No. 4
STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
ROOM & BOARD RATES FOR 1995-1996
RESIDENCE HALL
FALL & SPRING SEMESTER
W/7 DAY W/7 DAY
14 MEALS 20 MEALS
SUMMER I OR II
W/5 DAY W/7 DAY
15 MEALS 21 MEALS
1 UNIT I $1,752 $1,815
2 UNIT II 31,752 $1,815
3 UNIT III $1,752 $1,815
5 WISELY $1,933 $1,996
7TODD $1,841 $1,904
8 GIBBS $1,752 $1,815
9- NORTH $1,933 $1,996
10 HALL 10 $1,872 $1,935
11 MAYS $1,872 $1,935
12 SOUTH $1,933 $1,996
13 WILSON $1,841 $1,904
14 HALL 14 $1,841 $1,904
15 GRIFFITH $1,841 $1,904
16 HALL 16 $1,841 $1,904
17STEEN $1,933 $1,996
18KERR $1,841 $1,904
20 HALL 20 $1,933 $1,996
RATES ABOVE INCLUDE SALES TAX FOR BOARD
APARTMENTS NUMBER RENT
STARR
RAGUET
GARNER
CLARK
UNIV WOODS
1-70
200-299
1-134
301-316
401-423
310"
350* .
360-
450*
360"
465-
'(1 BDRM)
■(2 BDRM)
FOR ACCOUNTING PURPOSES ONLY:
ROOMS
•INCLUDES UTILITIES
TELEVISION CABLE AND
TELEPHONE SERVICE
-INCLUDES UTILITIES
TELEVISION CABLE.
TELEPHONE SERVICE, AND
LAUNDRY FACILITIES
—TV CABLE AND
TELEPHONE SERVICE
FALL OR SPRING SUMMER I OR II
CLASSIFICATION I
HALLS 5,9,12,17,20
CLASSIFICATION II
HALLS 7, 13, 14,15,16,18
RATE
$1,052
$960
RATE
$390
$360
A PRIVATE ROOM WILL COST AN ADDITIONAL $300 PER SEMESTER.
Appendix No. 5
Stephen F. Austin State University
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
Self Study Summary Report
Revised January 1995
Commitment and sensitivity to the special needs of individuals with disabilities is an
integral part of the educational and service mission of Stephen F. Austin State University.
Background
In 1977, a campus-wide survey of physical barriers was conducted in response to Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. When the University's policy on equal opportunity
and affirmative action was submitted for inclusion in the Texas State Plan for Equal
Educational Opportunity in Public Higher Education in 1982, it received positive review by
the U.S. Department of Labor. Equitable treatment for persons with disabilities was a part
of that pledge and the University continues its commitment and efforts toward accessibility
under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA).
Development of the Self-Study
Title II of the ADA requires that public entities, including public universities conduct a self-study
of programs, activities and services, including the policies and procedures which
govern program administration. Phase one of the University's efforts toward self-evaluation
set out specific actions taken and others planned, as identified by an ad hoc
council convened to review the implications of the ADA in its early stages.
Presidential appointments to both the Steering Committee and the Advisory Committee
were aimed at broad representation from all areas of the University. Membership includes
individuals from the faculty who know the difficulties encountered by persons with
disabilities and the proper methods of addressing related issues, persons from the auxiliary
and service components of the institution who work daily with students and members of
the public in accomplishing access to University programs and activities, and individuals
with knowledge of plant facilities and communications accessibility. Persons with
disabilities who serve on the Advisory Committee identify specific needs and offer input to
assist the University in achieving meaningful and appropriate solutions.
Phase two of the self-study consisted of a formal survey which identified and reviewed
programs, activities, and services offered by the University. The major elements of the
phase two evaluation included the following: a campus-wide survey completed by
department heads with coordination and assistance provided by members of the ADA
Steering Committee; Steering Committee review of survey responses and identification of
appropriate follow-up activities; and solicitation of input from the Advisory Committee on
ADA issues being addressed by the University and other issues of interest to committee
members.
Findings of the Self-Study
Two significant implications of the institution's self-evaluation related to: education of the
University community on the Americans with Disabilities Act and the provision of
accommodations for students with disabilities. The survey indicated a need for increased
awareness of institutional and individual responsibilities toward compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act, provisions of the Act, and the necessity of providing
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accommodations for persons with disabilities. In-service training sessions for academic
deans, faculty, staff department heads, and administrators were developed and presented
by faculty members from the Department of Counseling and Special Educational programs
who serve on the Steering Committee. Other committee members including the Director of
Disability Services, the Director of Personnel Services, the General Counsel and the ADA
Coordinator participated in the sessions to hear and respond to specific questions and
comments. The institution is committed to providing annual in-service training as a part of
the on-going process to learn and understand the provisions and interpretations of the
Americans with Disabilities Act.
The self-evaluation process emphasized the need for an enhanced and well-defined program
for providing accommodations to students with disabilities. The newly-created, part-time
position of Director of Disability Services has been expanded to full time and a full time
sign language interpreter has been hired. Procedures currently in place in that department
have been strengthened and restructured to provide more efficient and effective services to
students with disabilities. Procedures have been established to promote improved
communication and explanation of services between the Director and faculty and staff who
are responsible for providing needed accommodations for classroom learning and other
university-sponsored activities.
Compliance areas covered under ADA and reviewed in the institution's self-study are
categorized in this document as follows: Employment Access, Program Access,
Communications Access, Physical Access and Miscellaneous. For each category, actions
taken subsequent to passage of the ADA are listed. Items listed as planned actions are
intended for completion prior to or during 1998. The assessment and plan for removal of
structural barriers are detailed in the Transition Plan, a separate document.
I. EMPLOYMENT ACCESS
Provisions contained in Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act prohibit employment
discrimination by public entities on the basis of disability. Title II also requires the
provision of "reasonable accommodation" to the known physical or mental limitations of
otherwise qualified applicants or employees with disabilities; prohibits the use of selection
criteria and the administration of tests that have the effect of subjecting individuals with
disabilities to discrimination; and, prohibits conducting preemployment medical
examinations.
Actions Taken
Specific actions taken by the University to provide access to employment include, but are
not limited to, the following:
Established policy and internal operating procedure to provide accommodations during the
application process which include: access for persons in wheelchairs to job postings,
typing and computer testing; reader for typing and computer tests for applicants with
visual impairments; sign language interpreter available as needed for applicants with
hearing impairments; TDD number for Personnel Services included on job posting
bulletin.
The Director of Personnel Services has responsibility for assessing requests for, and
providing, reasonable accommodations to University employees and applicants.
Accommodations requests from applicants and employees are received and reviewed by
the Director of Personnel Services, or her designee in the event that she is unavailable
or absent and time is a factor. Requests may be made to the Director, in the case of
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prospective employees, or to the appropriate department head, in the case of University
employees. In the latter circumstance, the department head forwards the request to the
Director for review. Review of accommodations requests is initiated within ten days of
receipt of the request and the decision to approve or deny the request is communicated
to the applicant directly or to the employee and his/her department head, as appropriate.
Following determination that a requested accommodation should be provided, funding
originates with departmental operation and maintenance budgets. When the cost of
such accommodations exceed resources available in departmental budgets, requests are
referred to the Vice President for Business Affairs for funding through the normal
budget request procedure. Guidelines for providing accommodations have been
communicated to supervisors and department heads through systematic training
programs for all supervisors.
Reviewed and revised employment application form for faculty and staff positions, deleting
questions or comments which referred to the existence of a disability and statements
requesting a physical examination as a condition of employment.
Identified essential and non-essential functions for positions on the University's classified
pay plan and revised job descriptions accordingly.
Developed and distributed policy on handling complaints of discrimination based on
disability.
Purchased TDD for Personnel Services office.
Conducted campus-wide training on interview procedures for applicants with disabilities
and purchased video tapes and materials to be used for supervisory training. In
addition to training sessions for managers and supervisors conducted by Personnel
Services, the in-service training program developed by members of the Steering
Committee includes employment responsibilities under the ADA.
Provided funding for University officials to attend variety of training programs on the
Americans with Disabilities Act.
Provided sign language interpreters for employee meetings upon request.
Actions Planned
Produce audio tapes of employee handbook and benefits options.
Develop job descriptions for professional staff positions, including faculty, which identify
essential and non-essential functions.
Publicize procedure for handling discrimination complaints based on disability and non-retaliation
provision.
II. PROGRAM ACCESS
Provisions contained in Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act prohibit public
entities from denying the benefits of its programs, activities, and services to individuals
with disabilities because its facilities are inaccessible. While this provision of "program
accessibility" applies to all existing facilities of a public entity, it does not necessarily
require that each facility be accessible. Title II allows public entities to achieve program
accessibility by a number of methods, including structural changes and non-structural
methods such as the provision of services at alternate accessible sites.
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In response to an exhaustive review of all academic programs at Stephen F. Austin State
University, the administration has either provided accessible facilities or relocated
inaccessible programming to accessible locations with the exception of one program.
Interim plans enable students enrolled in the Human Sciences program to benefit from all
aspects of that program through reasonable accommodations and individualized
instruction.
The Music building, which in the past has been inaccessible on the second floor, has been
made accessible through alternative scheduling. An extensive expansionand renovation
project currently being planned will remedy program inaccessibility in that facility.
Steen Library meets ADA technical guidelines on accessibility with one possible
exception, and alternative access to library services is provided. Due to the manner in
which the library was constructed in 1973 (prior to either Section 504 or the ADA) aisle
space between stacks is less than preferred for ADA accessibility. Resolution of the
problem by moving the stacks farther apart is not an option. Making such a change would
drastically reduce the space for book storage, thus fundamentally altering the nature of the
library's program. A retrieval system is in place to provide equal access to materials in the
stacks for persons with mobility impairments.
Actions Taken
Specific actions taken by the University to provide program access include, but are not
limited to, the following:
Developed and publicized grievance procedure for handling discrimination complaints
under the ADA.
Established internal operating procedure that enhanced the provision of reasonable
accommodations, auxiliary aids, and services for students with disabilities through the
office of Disability Services.
Established procedure for the Public Information Office to include and monitor inclusion of
statement on all publications, including recruitment and admissions material, that
special accommodations can be made by contacting the director of a particular program
or activity, or the ADA Coordinator.
Initiated project through upper-level orientation and mobility class, with input from the
ADA Advisory Committee, to develop campus map which would identify most
accessible routes for persons with disabilities, and planned for subsequent
development of tactile map for visually impaired persons.
Implemented procedure of notification to University community of the beginning and
ending date of construction projects which might impede vehicular traffic flow through
the campus or pedestrian traffic flow within or between buildings, including details of
alternate accessible routes.
Purchased two large print reference books; text telephone for circulation desk and for
public use; closed-caption decoder; Magic Deluxe Screen Enlarger Software (located in
LINC); tape dubbing equipment; and, brailler for Steen Library.
Provided explanation of all adaptive equipment located in Steen Library in alternative
formats and presented explanation of library accommodations to participants in
Summer Orientation for prospective students and parents.
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Met with representatives from the Texas Commission for the Blind, patrons with visual
impairments and representatives from the Disabilities Services office to promote
understanding of capabilities and operation of specialized equipment located in LINC,
Steen Library.
Acquired additional titles for library collection relating to disabilities and created a
bibliography for faculty on learning disabilities.
Hired additional student worker to provide personal access assistance in Steen Library.
Employed two personal care attendants for emergency, on-call duty evenings and week
ends for clients registered with Disability Services and purchased pagers for
emergency back-up attendants.
Purchased TDD for office of Disability Services and listed office in the Southwest
Directory for the Hearing-Impaired.
Revised mission statements for Disability Services and Steen Library to include
commitment to equality of programs and services to persons with disabilities.
Purchased video tapes and VCR/TV monitor to assist quadriplegics in training personal
attendants with independent living skills.
Published "Guide to Disability Services" which contains details of services,
accommodations, and procedures and policies of the department for distribution to
clients, parents, prospective students, faculty and staff.
Provided support personnel for students with disabilities attending Freshman Orientation
and during registration.
Purchased computer software for logging and processing payroll for service providers who
assist disabled students who are registered with Disability Services.
Included presentation from ADA Coordinator in new faculty and graduate assistant
orientation sessions at beginning of academic year.
Included break-out session in Summer Orientation program which addresses particular
concerns of students with disabilities and their parents.
Actions Planned
Investigate the purchase of additional adaptive equipment and solicit suggestions from
interested groups and individuals for improving service to patrons with disabilities in
Steen Library.
Provide additional notice to students with disabilities of services provided through
placement, financial aid and work-study programs.
Review services offered by banks (automatic teller machines) and post office and other
public entities operated, supported or leased to the University with regard to
accessibility by persons with disabilities.
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Review bid process and requests to vendors through Purchasing department university
bookstore regarding acquisition of books, films, training materials, etc., in alternate
formats.
Review procurement process through Purchasing and University Bookstore to assess
existence of any adverse or disproportionate impact on person with disabilities such as
suppliers, vendors, etc. conducting business with the University.
Review student insurance program to assess existence of any adverse or disproportionate
impact on students with disabilities.
III. COMMUNICATIONS ACCESS
Under provisions of the ADA, public entities are required to ensure that communications
with persons with disabilities are as effective as communications with others, unless doing
so would result in a fundamental alteration in the nature of the entities' services, programs,
or activities, or undue burden, as defined by law. Providing equal access in
communications may be accomplished through the provision of appropriate auxiliary aids
and services. Qualified interpreters, note takers, written materials, telecommunications
devices for deaf persons (TDDs), qualified readers, taped texts, audio recordings, brailled
or large print material, computer terminals, and speech synthesizers are examples of
acceptable aids and services. Length and complexity of the communication should
determine the most effective type of aid to insure effective communication. Primary
consideration should be given to the aid or service of choice as requested by the person
with a disability.
Actions Taken
Specific actions taken by the University to insure access to equally effective
communications include, but may not be limited to, the following:
Developed centralized procedure and location for providing alternate formats for printed
material, that is, Communication Lab for audio cassette, and Steen Library facilities
for braille and computer disks; provided notice of this procedure in "Focus"
newsletter to faculty and staff.
Included ADA column in monthly faculty/staff newsletter which contains information
relevant to current ADA issues and University policy and procedure relevant to
provision of programs and services to persons with disabilities.
Surveyed academic departments for inventory of adaptive/assistive equipment currently
owned by the University and requested that departments identify equipment needs.
Established ad hoc council to assist with development of adaptive equipment list in effort to
centralize location of equipment, avoid duplication among departments of same
equipment, and achieve maximum utilization of limited funds for such purchases.
Initiated plan to review signage campus-wide, including designations on non-accessible
entrances, as signs are replaced.
Initiated plan to install braille signage in residence halls, apartments and University Center.
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Printed list in faculty-staff newsletter of campus offices which have TDDs and requested
that department heads consider acquisition of TDDs where operations include
frequent interaction with students and the public.
Actions Planned
Complete effort to compile comprehensive list of adaptive/assistive equipment needs and
enlist assistance from the Vice President for University Advancement to identify
possible funding sources for equipment acquisition.
Complete planned installation of signage campus-wide.
Implement review of campus locations which provide television rooms, or television in
common areas for use by students or the public, and procedure for providing
accommodations for persons with hearing impairments.
Initiate plan to replace existing emergency telephones with equipment which meets ADA
regulations at the rate of 10% being replaced each year, and reposition new
telephones at proper height, etc. as stipulated in the ADA.
IV. PHYSICAL ACCESS
Provisions of the ADA address access to existing facilities, new construction and
alterations. Title II language stipulates that all facilities designed, constructed or altered by,
on behalf of, or for the use of a public entity, must be readily accessible and usable by
individuals with disabilities if the construction or alteration is begun after January 26,
1992. Title II requires that all programs, services and activities of public entities be
accessible to persons with disabilities.
Under the direction and authority of the Vice President for Business Affairs, the
University's building master plan has been revised to include specific building code
requirements of the ADA. Code compliance is included as an integral part of planned
renovation/alteration projects for each building, and the master plan extends over a period
of several years. While the provision of "program accessibility" contained in the ADA
applies to all existing facilities, it does not necessarily require that each facility be
accessible. Program access can be achieved through alternate, non-structural methods.
However, structural changes necessary for compliance must be included in the Transition
Plan. The Transition Plan, a separate document from the Self Study Summary Report,
contains structural changes planned for Stephen F. Austin State University.
Dr. Jane E. Jarrow, nationally recognized for her interpretative writings on the ADA,
describes the following priority guidelines for achieving access. First priority should be
access into the facility, followed by access to areas/locations where goods and services are
provided. Access to rest rooms and other amenities, while important and necessary, follow
in significance to the first two listed. Technical assistance manuals on ADA compliance
contain similar suggestions to assist public entities in establishing priorities to guide
budgeting of financial resources.
Actions Taken
Specific actions taken by the University to insure physical access for persons with
disabilities include, but may not be limited to, the following:
Installed curb cuts and access ramps in the central campus area near the University Center,
residence halls, and academic and administrative buildings.
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Equipped accessible rooms and apartments in University Housing as follows: Hall 20-
10 rooms;Wisely Hali-2 rooms; North Hall-2 rooms; South Hall--2 rooms; Starr ~4
apartments; University Woods —2 apartments.
Surveyed parking lots to assess compliance with the ADA requirements for number of
spaces designated for persons with disabilities. The process of allocating spaces for
use by persons with disabilities was initiated in the summer of 1994 and will continue
as indicated in the Transition Plan.
Installed power access doors at entrances and rest rooms in the following buildings: Art
Studio, Art, Agriculture, Ferguson, Liberal Arts North, Science, McGee, Education,
Health and Physical Education, Home Economics North, Home Economics South,
Austin, Rusk, Chemistry, Griffith Fine Arts, Forestry, Forestry Lab, Boynton,
Music.
Installed water pressure lifts to replace hydraulic lifts at indoor and outdoor pools.
Installed elevator in Birdwell building.
Initiated construction of ramp at University Woods apartments.
Purchased motorized cart to transport patrons to seating area in stadium and coliseum and
installed reserved seating areas in both facilities.
Included modifications to rest rooms, installation of elevator and access ramp in renovation
project for Fieldhouse.
Installed automatic door openers on northwest entry, installed ramp to east side of snack
bar, and widened rest room doors near snack bar in University Center.
Purchased TDD machine for Information Desk in University Center which is available for
check-out and initiated plan for installation of braille signage in building.
Installed ramp and power access doors at main entrance to East College Cafeteria.
Installed ramp and railings at Starr Apartments, railings at Steen Hall and ramp at Hall 10.
Purchased TDD for University Police Department and Housing office and initiated training
sessions in several departments to promote familiarity with use and operation of
TDD.
Installed ramps at Tucker house property on Raguet and the Multicultural Center in the
University Center.
Purchased sign machine for in-house preparation of braille and pictograph signage in
University facilities.
Developed request form and procedure for processing and responding to student requests
for special accommodations in University housing.
Implemented program for posting, and providing in alternate format, notices regarding
programs and activities in residence halls.
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Implemented procedure that contracts entered into on behalf of the University be reviewed
by the Vice President for Business Affairs and the General Counsel to insure
responsibility of contractors regarding ADA compliance.
Developed newsletter containing notification of construction projects underway throughout
the campus and delineating alternate routes of travel.
Added non-slip surface to ramp at Military Science building.
Notified officers of student clubs and organizations to direct special accommodations
requests to Director of Student Activities.
Included break-out session in Summer Orientation program which addresses particular
concerns of students with disabilities and their parents.
Actions Planned
Complete braille signage in University Center, residence halls and apartments.
Complete installation of accessible water fountains in University buildings as indicated in
the building master plan.
Installation of handrail at Griffith Fine Arts building.
Installation of additional wheelchair seating at coliseum and stadium.
Installation of additional power access doors in East College Cafeteria and modifications to
rest rooms.
Modify second floor rest rooms in Birdwell building.
Develop plan and time frame for completion of installation of audio/visual alarms for
residence halls as indicated in the building master plan.
V. MISCELLANEOUS
Additional areas of review which relate to safety include a joint effort between the
University and the City of Nacogdoches to examine the possibility of installing audible
traffic signals on streets contiguous to the campus. Particularly, crossings on North Street,
University Drive and Starr Avenue are utilized by students and the public when entering the
campus.
Current emergency evacuation plans for all University buildings are under review and are
being revised to include specific procedures for assisting persons with disabilities.
Two university vans equipped for transporting persons with mobility impairments currently
provide transportation to locations internal to the campus and to external locations when
participation in university sponsored activities and programs is required and scheduled at
alternate locations. One van is currently being retrofitted to accommodate two wheelchairs.
Future plans regarding transportation include acquisition of shuttle busses equipped to
provide transportation for persons in wheelchairs to campus locations.
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Public Review and Comment
The Self Study Summary Report and Transition Plan Draft, revised January 1995, are
available for public inspection and comment until March 25, 1995. A copy of both
documents will be available for inspection at the following locations: President's office,
Austin building, Room 315; Disability Services, Birdwell building, room 125; Personnel
Services, Austin building, room 201; and, Steen Library, first floor reserve room.
Comments may be provided in writing or by interview, and should be directed to the
individual and address listed below.
Ms. Lucy Stringer, ADA Coordinator
Stephen F. Austin State University
P. 0. Box 6130
Nacogdoches,TX 75962-6130
Telephone: (409)468-3004
TDD: (409) 468-1400 Fax: (409) 468-1368
This document is available upon request in the following alternate formats: large print,
braille, and audio cassette.
Stephen F. Austin State University
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
Transition Plan Draft
Revised January 1995
Commitment and sensitivity to the special needs of individuals with disabilities
is an integral part of the educational and service mission of Stephen F. Austin
State University.
Background
In 1977, a campus-wide survey of physical barriers was conducted in response to
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. When the University's policy on
equal opportunity and affirmative action was submitted for inclusion in the
Texas State Plan for Equal Educational Opportunity in Public Higher Education
in 1982, it received positive review by the U.S. Department of Labor. Equality for
persons with disabilities remains a part of that pledge. The University continues
its commitment and effort toward accessibility in compliance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA).
Title II of the ADA requires that programs, services and activities of public
entities, including public universities, be accessible to persons with disabilities.
While the provision of "program accessibility" contained in the ADA applies to
all existing facilities, it does not necessarily require that each facility be accessible.
Title II allows public entities to achieve program accessibility through alternative,
non-structural methods when appropriate. However, a Transition Plan must be
prepared by public institutions which identifies structural changes necessary to
meet ADA accessibility criteria.
In accordance with the U.S. Department of Justice Technical Assistance Manual
on Title II compliance, the essential elements of a Transition Plan include: a list
of physical barriers, which limit accessibility of a public entities' programs,
activities, or services to persons with disabilities; an outline of the methods
planned for removal of those barriers; a schedule of the necessary steps to
achieving compliance; and, the name of the official responsible for
implementation of the Transition Plan. If the time period for achieving
compliance extends beyond one year, the Transition Plan must include interim
steps to be taken each year of the three year transition period from January 1992
until January 1995.
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Plan Development
Preparation of the Transition Plan for Stephen F. Austin State University
required both input and participation from the following groups and individuals.
• Ad hoc council: Convened in August 1992 by Dr. James Reese, Vice
President for Academic Affairs, to review implications of the ADA, identify
needs of persons with disabilities at SFA, and plan for the University's
response to identified needs.
• President's Cabinet: Reviewed major components of institutional self-study
including access to facilities, programs and employment; began preliminary
plans for identification of funding sources for compliance measures.
Membership: Dr. Dan Angel, President
Dr. Janelle Ashley, Vice President for Academic Affairs
Dr. Baker Pattillo, Vice President for University Affairs
Mr. Charles Hardy, Vice President for Business Affairs
Ms. Yvette Clark, General Counsel
Ms. Lucy Stringer, Assistant to the President
• ADA Steering Committee: Charged with oversight of compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act; review of the institution's efforts toward
compliance; coordination of the self-study and transition plan; review of
questions and comments from the university community and the public
regarding the ADA; broad campus-wide representation, appointed by the
President.
Membership: Mr. Bill Bryan, Co-chair and Professor of Counseling and
Special Educational Programs
Ms. Lucy Stringer, Co-chair and ADA Coordinator
Ms. Cassandra Berry, Affirmative Action Officer
Ms. Linda Blassingame, Coordinator of Disability Services
Dr. Bob Choate, Director, Rehabilitation Counseling
Education Program
Ms. Yvette Clark, General Counsel
Ms. Margie Franklin, Director of Disability Services
Ms. Jamie Fain, Director of Housing
Mr. James Harkness, Director of the Physical Plant
Ms. Susan Jonas, Assistant Director of the Academic
Assistance and Resource Center, Steen Library
Mr. Robert Putzke, Assistant Chief of University Police
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ADA Advisory Committee: charged with promoting awareness and
communication between persons with disabilities and Stephen F. Austin State
University; serving as liaison between SFA and members of the university
community and the public regarding accessibility of persons with disabilities;
assisting in establishment of priorities'in the implementation plan for ADA
compliance; advising the ADA Steering Committee and the University
administration regarding the effectiveness of institutional compliance;
membership includes persons with disabilities, appointed by the President.
Membership: Ms. Sarah Blake, Chair and Student
Ms. Barbara Cordell, Faculty, Division of Nursing
Mr. Ray Fenton, Texas Rehabilitation Commission
Ms. Nancy Jones, Community Representative
Mr. David Justus, Staff, Steen Library
Ms. Debbie Moore, Student
Mr. Tim Parish, Student
Ms. Ramona Segrest, Faculty, Department of Counseling and
Special Educational Programs
During 1994, at the request of the Student Government Association, SGA
Senator Roger Flournoy was appointed to the Advisory Committee. Dr. Geralyn
Franklin, Chair of the Department of Management and Marketing was appointed
to the membership of the Steering Committee. Filling vacancies on an interim
basis were Ms. Cathy Allen, Director of Personnel Services and Ms. Melissa
Darlington, Director of AARC, Steen Library.
Development of the ADA Transition Plan included review of the Section 504
Transition Plan of 1977. Renovation and construction projects completed
subsequent to this 504 plan addressed the campus-wide removal of physical
barriers identified in that plan. Elevators for the Birdwell building (installed in
1994) and the Music building (planned for 1995) were included in the 504 plan.
Accessibility to classrooms in these two buildings was addressed through
alternative methods by relocating classes to first floor rooms or to other
accessible buildings. Access to the administrative offices was provided by staff
from those offices meeting persons with mobility impairments in first floor
conference rooms as needed. The 504 plan also addressed the need for an
elevator in Home Economics North. The Facilities Schedule included later in this
document includes plans for installation of an elevator. Limitations to program
access have been addressed through alternate methods including use of the
cooking lab located on the first floor to accommodate students with mobility
impairments wrho could not access the second floor laboratory.
Following development of the initial Transition Plan in the early stages of ADA
implementation, a comprehensive building survey was conducted under the
direction of the Vice President for Business Affairs and the Director of the
Physical Plant. To survey state and auxiliary buildings the University utilized
commercial computer software, which was designed to assess ADA building
compliance and establish cost estimates for all possible alterations. Additionally,
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the University building master plan has been revised to include specific building
code requirements of the ADA. Project renovation plans for each building
extend over a period of years and identify code compliance measures for each
facility.
Essential Elements
Guidelines followed in planning for barrier removal under the ADA included the
following priorities:
1) access to the facility (accessible parking, routes, curbs, ramps);
2) access to locations of delivery of the programs, services and activities
offered within the facility, such as entrances, classrooms, offices, or rooms in
residence halls (primary service areas). Primary service areas for residence halls
include living quarters and rest rooms, a definition different from primary
service areas in other facilities.
3) access to rest rooms, drinking fountains, etc. located within the facility
(secondary service areas).
The Facilities Schedule summary report (attachment A) which follows, itemizes
those structural barriers which may limit accessibility to programs, activities or
services to persons with disabilities offered by the University. Corrective action
planned, the timetable for completion and projected cost of each compliance
measure are presented in the summary.
As required under the ADA, the institutional self-study was conducted
subsequent to the development of the initial Transition Plan. Findings of that
study are presented in the Self Study Summary Report which details actions
taken and actions planned other than the structural changes outlined in the
Transition Plan.
The University official responsible for the implementation of the Transition Plan
is Dr. Dan Angel, President
Public Review and Comment
The Transition Plan Draft and the Self Study Summary Report, revised January
1995, are available for public inspection and comment until March 25,1995. A
copy of both documents will be available for inspection at the following
locations: President's office, Austin Building room 315; Disability Services,
Birdwell Building room 125; Personnel Services, Austin Building room 204; and,
Steen Library, first floor reserve room.
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Comments may be provided in writing or by interview, and should be directed
to the individual and address listed below.
Ms. Lucy Stringer, ADA Coordinator
Stephen F. Austin State University
P. O. Box 6130
Nacogdoches, TX 75962-6130
Telephone: (409)468-3004
TDD: (409) 468-1400
Fax: (409) 468-1368
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Attachment A
Transition Plan Draft
Revised January 1995
Facilities Schedule
Structural changes necessary to meet ADA accessibility are listed below
according to the following priorities: parking; sidewalks, curbs, ramps; entrance;
primary services; secondary services.
Access to Facility
Parking
The parking lot survey conducted as a part of the Self-Study indicated the need
for reallocation of spaces in several lots to reserve the appropriate number of
spaces for persons with disabilities. Reallocation of parking priorities for the lots
listed in Table 1 will be accomplished in conjunction with repaving and
restriping projects as scheduled in the University's master plan during fiscal year
1996-97 and fiscal year 1997-98 (see Table 1 attached).
Current parking allocations allow flexibility to adjust the number of reserved
spaces in certain areas as demand changes. For example, reserved parking near
residence halls can be increased as the number of residents with disabilities
increase in a particular hall and additional street-side parking can be provided
near the coliseum based upon historical data on needs for certain events.
Sidewalks, curbs, ramps
Identification of accessible travel routes across campus was accomplished
through a joint project of an upper-level rehabilitation sciences class with input
from the ADA Advisory Committee, faculty members in the Department of
Counseling and Special Educational Programs, and the Director of the Physical
Plant. Accessible routes crossing the campus in central areas will be mapped
with any needed narrative explanation for individuals with mobility
impairments. Development of a tactile map for use by students with visual
impairments is also planned.
Efforts to identify accessible routes revealed the following needs which will be
addressed in fiscal year 1995-96.
Route from Hall 14 South traveling east to Wilson Drive
Action Plan: Install three curb cuts
Budget Amount: $5,400
Interim Plan: Access is available on the sidewalk north of Hall 14 and East
College Cafeteria.
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Route from Forestry building to Military Science building
Action Plan: Install eight curb cuts
Budget Amount: $14,400
Interim Plan: Access is available on the sidewalk north of Hall 14 and East
College Cafeteria.
Route from Starr Apartments to central campus
Action Plan: Repair cracked sidewalk (west of apartments) and modify slope of
sidewalk/ramp on east side of Raguet Street near Home Economics North
building; widen sidewalk near McGee building to provide sidewalk access
around utility pole.
Budget Amount: $8,400
Interim Plan: Alternate accessible routes exist.
Access to State Buildings
Home Economics North
Action Plan: Primary services - Install elevator
Project Year: Fiscal Year 1995-96
Budget Amount: $200,000
Interim Plan: Utilize first floor special use lab to accommodate
students enrolled in program; schedule meetings with faculty in first
floor conference/classrooms as needed.
Music
Action Plan: Expansion and renovation project will include installation of
elevator.
Project Year: Fiscal Year 1995-96
Budget Amount: $6 million
Interim Plan: Relocate classes from second floor to first floor or to an alternate
accessible location; schedule meetings with faculty, staff, administrators in first
floor conference rooms as needed for persons with mobility impairments.
Physical Plant
Action Plan: Sidewalks, curbs, ramps - Install ramp to entrance; Entrance -
Install automatic door opener
Project Year: Fiscal Year 1995-96
Budget Amount: $9,800
Interim Plan: Temporarily post notice on building entry that access to services
provided in this facility can be requested in the Agriculture building located
adjacent to this facility, or through appointment by telephone, staff from this
facility will arrange meeting at alternate location; include similar notice in
\vv ritten correspondence relevant to this facility.
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Purchasing and Central Stores
Action Plan: Sidewalks, curbs, ramps - Install curb cut and ramp to entrance;
reallocate parking; Entrance - Install automatic door opener
Project Year: Fiscal Year 1995-96
Budget Amount: $7,900
Interim Plan: Temporarily post notice on building entry that access to services
provided in this facility can be requested in the Agriculture building located
adjacent to this facility, or through appointment by telephone, staff from this
facility will arrange meeting at alternate location; include similar notice in
written correspondence relevant to this facility.
Early Childhood Laboratory .
Action Plan: Primary services - Install ramp to playground; lower one section of
observation screen in viewing room or install television camera and monitor;
replace hardware on door to rest room facilities.
Project Year: Fiscal Year 1995-96
Budget Amount: $6,000
Interim Plan: Playground access is provided in three classrooms in this facility
and courses taught in the rooms without playground access require no
playground access. University students in the Early Childhood program are
allowed to fulfill the requirement for observation by being present in the
classroom rather than utilizing the screened viewing room.
Access to Auxiliary Buildings
Hall 5 Wisely (Excellence Center)
Action Plan: Entrance - install automatic door opener; Primary Services - install
roll-in shower; modify existing shower; modify alarm system; add equipment for
residence rooms; Secondary Services - install laundry room equipment; relocate
lobby to first floor; convert existing lobby to residence rooms; equip study room.
Project Year: Fiscal Year 1996-97
Budget Amount: $50,000
Interim Plan: Accommodations to be reviewed on an individual basis.
Hall 10 (Enrichment Center)
Action Plan: Sidewalks, curbs, ramps - install curb cut by Hall 11; Primary
Services - convert 3 residence rooms and bathrooms on first floor for accessibility;
modify alarm system; Secondary Services - modify study rooms and vending
area.
Project Year: Fiscal Year 1996-97
Budget Amount: $52,000
Interim Plan: Accommodations to be reviewed on an individual basis.
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Hall 20
Action Plan: Parking - repaint additional spaces for residents with disabilities;
Primary Services - convert 2 residence rooms and bathrooms for accessibility;
modify alarm system; Secondary Services - modify vending area
Project Year: Fiscal Year 1996-97
Budget Amount: $30,000
Interim Plan: Relocate parking for residence hall staff to alternate lot; alternative
housing will be available in all categories.
University Woods Apartments
Action Plan: Sidewalks, curbs, ramps - install ramp and modify walks to two
accessible apartments and laundry room or relocate accessible rooms to another
location within this facility; Secondary Services - modify laundry room and
vending area.
Project Year: Fiscal Year 1996-97
Budget Amount: $30,000
Interim Plan: Provide alternate parking location to residents which is adjacent to
apartment entrance.
Coliseum
Action Plan: Parking - Reallocate parking to provide 25 spaces for use by
persons with disabilities; Sidewalks, curbs, ramps - install ramp from lower lot to
street level; install curb cuts on both sides of street; modify ramp to front
entrance
Project Year: Fiscal Year 1996-97
Budget Amount: $36,600
Interim Plan:
University Police Department reserves street-side parking in front and at
rear of coliseum; Police Department personnel monitor vehicular and pedestrian
traffic for all special events; transportation to entry provided by motorized escort
cart; provide personal aide for wheelchair access to floor level via tunnel from
rear entry.
Vending
Action Plan: Sidewalks, curbs, ramps - install ramp to entry; Entrance - install
automatic door opener
Project Year: Fiscal Year 1997-98
Budget Amount: $7,200
Interim Plan: Temporarily post notice on building entry that access to services
provided in this facility can be requested in the Agriculture building located
adjacent to this facility, or through appointment by telephone, staff from this
facility will arrange meeting at alternate location; include notice in
correspondence relevant to this facility.
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Single-Use Facilities
Intramural Field
Action Plan: Extend paving south from Art/Ag parking lot across culvert;
extend paved road and add small parking lot east of exisitng restroom/ vending
facility and modify facility for accessibility; add hard surface travel path from
parking area south to end of lighted fields; install curb cut on south end of
Wilson Drive for access to current basefall field.
Project Year: Fiscal Year 1997-98
Budget Amount: $200,000
Interim Plan: Provide aide for wheelchair patrons upon request for
accommodation.
AG Pond
Action Plan: Parking - Reallocate parking access; Sidewalks, curbs, ramps -
install travel path for wheelchair access to both sides of pond; Primary services -
install travel path, tables and benches for picnic/pleasure area
Project Year: Fiscal Year 1995-96
Budget Amount: $42,000
Interim Plan: Provide aide for wheelchair patrons upon request for
accommodation
Observatory
This metal facility was constructed in 1978, and telescope domes were erected in
1976 on University property located off Highway 259 approximately 15 miles
from the campus. The domes house telescopes which are used in the
instructional program in Astronomy. Public viewings are regularly scheduled at
the facility. Physical access for persons with mobility impairments is extremely
limited and a method for resolving the difficulties inherent in the design of the
facility can not be identified. An alternative method of program access is
provided through the use of computer technology link to laboratory facilities in
the Astronomy program on campus.
This document is available upon request in the following alternate formats:
Braille, large print, or audio cassette.